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Atlas 4-3 Puebla: Liga MX Apertura Chaos at the Estadio Jalisco
The Estadio Jalisco shook to its foundations as Atlas pipped Puebla 4-3 in an astonishing Liga MX Apertura Round 14 encounter that saw seven goals, a red card, and momentum swings that left both sets of fans breathless.
Atlas Strike First as Monzón Ignites the Madness
Florián Monzón needed just 60 seconds to send the home faithful into raptures, latching onto Jorge Rodríguez’s through ball to stab Atlas ahead. But the early fireworks were no fluke – Héctor Crespo’s men came flying out the traps with 52% possession and 11 first-half touches in Puebla’s box.
The lead lasted just 19 minutes. L. Hernández leveled against the run of play, capitalising on lax marking to ignite the contest. Puebla’s Alejandro Organista then earned the game’s first yellow for a cynical foul as the tackles began flying in.
Puebla Chaos Costs Them Dearly
Just past the hour, the game exploded. First, Jorge Sánchez’s own goal gifted Puebla the lead, only for Kevin Zenon to immediately reply with a thunderous strike assisted by Luís Esteves. Then came the turning point – Alonso Ramirez’s 78th-minute red card for a second bookable offense left Puebla clinging on at 3-2.
José Martín made them pay. The substitute’s quickfire double (68′ & 79′) turned the screw, both assisted by the brilliant Zenon and Esteves as Atlas’ fluid attacking overwhelmed Puebla’s 10 men. Yet still the drama wasn’t done – Omar Moreno’s 84th-minute strike set up a grandstand finish.
What This Result Means For Both Sides
For Atlas, this was a statement win that keeps their Apertura dreams alive – their 16 shots and 1.38 xG showing their attacking verve. Puebla will rue discipline lapses but can take heart from fighting to the end despite Ramirez’s red. Both sides now look ahead to the final rounds knowing every point could define their seasons.
Key Moments
1′ ⚽ Atlas — Florián Monzón (assist: Jorge Rodríguez)
20′ ⚽ Puebla — L. Hernández
60′ ⚽ Puebla — Jorge Sánchez
63′ ⚽ Atlas — Kevin Zenon (assist: Luís André Leite Esteves)
