Atlas Defeat Puebla – 2025 Liga MX Opener
Atlas Secures Crucial Opening Win Against Puebla
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Atlas kicks off their Apertura 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Puebla, with goals from Gaddi Aguirre, Rivaldo Lozano, and Adrián Mora proving decisive.
Pineda’s Squad Gets Off to a Winning Start
gonzalo Pineda’s Atlas side has secured their first three points of the Apertura 2025 season, marking a positive start to their campaign. The rojinegros emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Puebla, ultimately clinching a 3-2 win.
Match highlights: A Tale of Two Halves
The match saw Atlas take an early lead, only for Puebla to fight back. However, Atlas’s resilience and clinical finishing ultimately saw them through.
Early dominance and Opening Goal
Atlas drew first blood in the match. A well-placed free-kick found its mark in the heart of the area, where Gaddi Aguirre rose to head the ball home, giving the visitors the initial advantage. This early goal set the tone for Atlas, showcasing their intent from the outset.
Puebla’s Resilient Response
Puebla, though, refused to be deterred. They responded swiftly, leveling the score through Esteban Lozano. After a neat build-up, Edgar Guerra made a penetrating run into the box and, from a tight angle, managed to set up Lozano, who had the simple task of pushing the ball into the net to make it 1-1.
The momentum seemed to shift towards Puebla following their equalizer. They pressed their advantage, coming agonizingly close to taking the lead. Edgar Guerra unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the area that rattled the crossbar, leaving the home fans on the edge of their seats and the Puebla players frustrated by the near miss.
Atlas Regains Control in the Second Half
The second half saw Atlas reassert their dominance. They once again found themselves in front thanks to a clever piece of play. Following a cross into the area, the ball fell kindly to Eduardo Aguirre. His instinctive backheel flick was initially saved, but Rivaldo Lozano was on hand to pounce on the rebound and slot home to put Atlas ahead once more, making it 1-2.
The Tapaty squad continued to control the flow of the game, and their pressure paid off with a third goal. A well-worked team move saw González deliver a precise cross into the box, which Adrián Mora met to finish off and extend Atlas’s lead to 1-3.
Puebla’s Late Surge
In the closing stages of the game, Puebla showed a resurgence, managing to pull a goal back. Guerra found himself with space and unleashed a powerful strike that found the back of the net, setting the final score at 2-3. Despite their late push, Puebla couldn’t find the equalizer, and Atlas held on for a vital opening-day victory.
This win will undoubtedly boost Atlas’s confidence as they look to build on this positive start to the Apertura 2025 season.