Toluca is shaken; The beating against América last week had a deep impact on the scarlet team that was fighting for the general leadership with the Águilas, however, they have to leave that in the past and focus on obtaining a victory against San Luis, an eliminated rival that disappointed this season.
Those of the Portuguese Renato Pavia must focus on securing second place overall, on regaining good feelings and taking 3 points from Alfonso Lastras. Their season was being outstanding and although the Aztec’s defeat was a tremendous shock, they must learn from the setback and prevent the damage from spreading ahead of the Liguilla for the title.
And the risk that the defeat against América affects the Mexican team is high; During the match there was friction between them and if there is another defeat it is likely that the team will collapse and not make it to the final phase.
It is therefore vital for the Red Devils to go for the victory and focus on closing the regular phase as second place.
Atlético San Luis, for its part, which gave such a good show last season, has already been eliminated from the 2024 Clausura Tournament and only has to close this championship with dignity.
In 15 dates having 10 defeats is too many for any serious team, and this campaign was disappointing for the Potosinos; They have only won 4 and tied 1 to have 13 points (21 goals for, 30 against). Gustavo Leal could not repeat the magic of the previous contest and it seems that the reality of the short squad was seen this season.
Those from Toluca are second with 29 points (8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses, 21 goals for and 12 against) and have pressure from Monterrey, Cruz Azul and Necaxa who are looking to get them down from there.
The Atlético San Luis-Diablos Rojos duel, corresponding to date 16 of the 2024 Clausura Tournament, will be played at the Alfonso Lastras stadium at 9:00 p.m. this Friday.
