# Correcaminos UAT 3‑3 draw amid promotion protest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/correcaminos-uat-preseason-preparation
> Updated: 2026-07-25T02:41:31.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 4.

On 24 July 2026, Correcaminos de la UAT opened the Apertura 2026 campaign with a 3‑3 away draw against Mineros de Zacatecas. Correcaminos’ goals came from Duván Mina (20'), Oliver Pérez (68') and Omar Islas (70'); Mineros answered with Mauro Pérez (49') and a José Ávila brace (62', 94').

The match began with a coordinated one‑minute silent protest, both sides holding the ball at midfield to object to the Liga de Expansión MX decision announced on 15 July that eliminates promotion‑relegation. The protest was repeated in subsequent fixtures, drawing statements from several clubs and public officials. Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum publicly urged the federation to reconsider the change. The clubs intend to continue the season while pursuing legal avenues to restore the promotion‑relegation system.

Correcaminos will host reigning champions Alteños de Tepatitlán on 31 July.

## Claims

- Liga de Expansión MX announced on 15 July 2026 that promotion and relegation between the second division and Liga MX would be eliminated. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Players of Mineros and Correcaminos protested by staying immobile for the first minute of the match to object to the promotion‑relegation elimination. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Correcaminos and Mineros played a match on 24 July 2026 in Zacatecas that ended 3‑3. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Duván Mina scored for Correcaminos at minute 20. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Oliver Pérez scored for Correcaminos at minute 68. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Omar Islas scored for Correcaminos at minute 70. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Mauro Pérez scored for Mineros at minute 49. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- José Ávila scored twice for Mineros at minutes 62 and 94. (corroborated by 6 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-25: Correcaminos 3-3 draw as Liga de Expansión clubs protest promotion ban

Correcaminos and Mineros drew 3‑3 on 24 July 2026, while both teams protested the Liga de Expansión MX decision to scrap promotion and relegation.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/correcaminos-draws-3-3-with-mineros-in-apertura-2026-opener-in-zacatecas

### 2026-07-18: Correcaminos draws 2‑2 with Mexico U23 as Paraguayan clubs claim 3‑2 wins

Correcaminos tied 2‑2 with Mexico U23 in preseason, while Paraguay's 29 de Setiembre and 24 de Setiembre each won 3‑2 in Primera B matches.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/correcaminos-draws-22-with-mexico-u23-as-paraguayan-clubs-claim-32-wins

### 2026-07-16: Correcaminos UAT wraps pre-season with draw against Mexico U‑23

Correcaminos UAT ended its pre‑season with a 2‑2 draw versus Mexico’s U‑23 side at Estadio Marte R. Gómez, featuring goals from Guzmán, Torres, Levy and López, ahead of the Apertura 2026 launch.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/correcaminos-uat-wraps-pre-season-with-draw-against-mexico-u23

### 2026-07-02: Correcaminos draws 0-0 with Chivas in preseason match at Ciudad Victoria

Correcaminos drew 0‑0 with Chivas in a packed preseason match at Ciudad Victoria, gearing up for the Apertura 2026 and upcoming friendlies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/correcaminos-draws-0-0-with-chivas-in-preseason-match-at-ciudad-victoria

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Cite as: Correcaminos UAT 3‑3 draw amid promotion protest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/correcaminos-uat-preseason-preparation