# Liga de Expansión MX Apertura 2026 tournament

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liga-de-expansin-mx-apertura-2026-tournament
> Updated: 2026-11-08T03:41:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

Atlético Morelia entered the final matchday of the Torneo Apertura 2026 regular phase seeking the top seed in the Liga de Expansión. To secure the superlíder position, the team, led by Hugo Collace, needed to defeat Alacranes de Durango while relying on specific results from Atlético La Paz and Leones Negros UdeG.

Following the conclusion of the regular season, Atlético Morelia advanced to the quarterfinals. The team was scheduled to face Venados FC in a two-legged series. The first leg was set for November 4 at the Estadio Carlos Iturralde Rivero, where Venados FC sought to leverage their undefeated home record. The second leg was scheduled for November 7 at Estadio Morelos.

Atlético Morelia successfully advanced to the semifinals after defeating Venados de Merida with a 4:2 aggregate score. In the decisive second leg at Estadio Morelos, Morelia secured a 2:1 victory in front of 11,199 spectators. Under the direction of coach Hugo Colace, Edgar Martinez scored the winning goal in the 21st minute following an assist from Ruben Del Campo. Although an earlier goal by Del Campo was disallowed for offside, the victory allowed Morelia to progress in the tournament.

## Claims

- Venados FC will host Atlético Morelia for the first leg of the Apertura 2026 quarterfinals on November 4 at 17:00. (reported by 2 sources)
- The second leg of the quarterfinals will take place on November 7 at 19:00 at Estadio Morelos. (reported by 1 source)
- Venados FC remained undefeated at home during the regular season with six wins and one draw. (reported by 1 source)
- Sleyther Lora is the tournament's top scorer with 18 goals. (reported by 1 source)
- Atlético Morelia is managed by Hugo Colace. (reported by 1 source)
- Atlético Morelia presale ticket prices are 75 pesos for General Norte and 110 pesos for Preferente Poniente. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Atletico Morelia advances to Liga de Expansión semifinals

Atletico Morelia defeated Venados FC 2-1 in the second leg of the Liga de Expansión quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals with a 4-2 aggregate score.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atletico-morelia-advances-to-liga-de-expansion-semifinals

### 2026-11-03: Liga de Expansión MX: Venados FC and Atlético Morelia face off in quarterfinals

Venados FC hosts Atlético Morelia in the first leg of the Liga de Expansión MX quarterfinals on November 4, with the return leg set for November 7 at Estadio Morelos.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-expansin-mx-venados-fc-and-atltico-morelia-face-off-in-quarterfinals

### 2026-10-30: Atlético Morelia seeks Liga de Expansión top seed in Durango

Atlético Morelia aims to clinch the Liga de Expansión regular phase leadership by defeating Alacranes de Durango and awaiting specific results from Atlético La Paz and Leones Negros UdeG.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-morelia-seeks-liga-de-expansin-top-seed-in-durango

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