Tigres defeat Atlante 2-0 in Liga MX Apertura 2026

Tigres secured their first victory of the Apertura 2026 season with a 2-0 win over Atlante. The match featured the debut of Víctor Manuel Vucetich in his third stint as manager for the Tigres squad.

Atlante played with ten men following the expulsion of Luis Ángel Calzadilla in the 36th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Atlante had a significant opportunity to equalize in the 72nd minute when Luis Puente took a penalty kick. However, Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán saved the shot, providing a crucial momentum shift for the home team.

Rodrigo ‘Búfalo’ Aguirre opened the scoring in the 79th minute with a powerful left-footed shot following a position won inside the area. Juan Brunetta sealed the victory in the 89th minute, scoring with a volley after a rebound in the box. The win leaves Atlante with five points in the general standings.