With Aníbal Chalá from the start, Atlas opens the MX League crown

Triumphant season debut for Atlas, than with the Ecuadorian Aníbal Chalá as starter was imposed 1-0 to Atletico San Luis, the first points for the current monarch of Liga MX.

With casualties due to COVID-19, DT Diego Cocca had to change his plans and use several alternates to fill the vacancies of players who tested positive before the start of the tournament.

Too Ecuadorian Chalá had his chance in the starting team before the departure of defender Jesús Angulo, signed by Tigres.

Atlas struggled against a San Luis who knew how to accommodate himself on the field of play and take advantage of the performance of the champions, who had Chalá with overflows on the left wing, although without determination for the final auction.

For the complement, Atlas appeared better and found the winning goal in an unfortunate action for the defender Ramón Juárez, who in his attempt to clear the ball ended up hitting his own goal: the 1-0 for the champions in the 64th minute.

The end had San Luis in search of equality, even messy and without arguments to undermine Atlas’ defense, which did not have its best version at the start of the tournament.

Before the game, San Luis paid tribute to the champion with the traditional corridor, through which the Atlas players crossed, with an unexpected move by striker Emanuel Aguilera, signed from America, who joined rival ranks to applaud the champions.

The moment was recognized by his own teammates amid laughter for, after the parade of the foxes, Aguilera joined the Atlas to greet the fans.

The game corresponded to the second day of the Aztec tournament. On the first date Atlas had to measure Leon, but the game was postponed for January 20. (D)