Atlético San Luis upset Club América with a 2-0 victory at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Jornada 2 of the Liga MX Clausura 2026. Goals from Juan Sanabria and Joao Pedro secured the win for the visitors, who capitalized on the early red card to Ramón Juárez for the home side. América, down to ten men, couldn't mount a comeback despite second-half efforts.
The clash between Club América and Atlético San Luis, for Jornada 2 of the Liga MX Clausura 2026, took place on January 15, 2026, at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes starting at 19:05. América, coming off a 0-0 draw against Tijuana in their opener, sought their first home win, while San Luis arrived after losing to Tigres. Rodrigo Dourado, América's new signing and former San Luis player, faced his old team.
Starting lineups were: América with goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón, Israel Reyes, Kevin Álvarez, Cristian Borja, Ramón Juárez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Rodrigo Dourado, Alexis Gutiérrez, Rodrigo Aguirre, Leonardo Salas, and Allan Saint-Maximin. San Luis fielded Sánchez, Román Torres, Bambu, Juan Sanabria, Galindo, Águila, Salles-Lamonge, Miguel García, Macías, Sebastián Pérez-Bouquet, and Gerladino.
The match started with América dominating possession early, but San Luis pressed high. In the 19th minute, Ramón Juárez was sent off for a foul stopping a promising counterattack, leaving América with ten men. Halftime arrived at 0-0, with three added minutes.
In the second half, América made changes: Aguirre and Gutiérrez out for 'La Pantera' Zuñiga and Isaías Violante. San Luis struck first in the 53rd with Juan Sanabria's header from Román Torres' cross. Rodrigo Dourado picked up a yellow in the 60th. The second goal came in the 67th from Joao Pedro, who dribbled and shot low to the far post.
América responded with subs: Saint-Maximin and Borja off for Brian Rodríguez and Víctor Dávila in the 70th. Israel Reyes nearly scored in the 76th with a long-range right-foot shot. San Luis made defensive changes in the 71st and 78th. In the 81st, Malagón saved a header from Sanabria. The game ended 0-2 to San Luis, who claimed their first points.
Referee Vicente Reynoso officiated. The match aired on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX+. Pre-match odds favored América (-239), draw (+360), and San Luis (+630).
