Santiago secured a 4-1 win against Atlético Saltillo on Saturday evening at the Apertura round four fixture. The result leaves both sides level on six points from four games each, though Santiago now sits fifth while Atlético Saltillo remains sixth in the table. By then, the hosts had already established their superiority through a dominant performance.
The visitors came into this match on slightly better recent form, having beaten Correcaminos UAT II 2-0 and Real Apodaca 3-2 in their last two outings. Santiago, meanwhile, had suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to La Tribu de Ciudad Juárez and a narrow loss to Wakeros Reynosa before that. And here's the thing — their recent results suggested this could be a tight contest between evenly matched sides.
What unfolded was a one-sided affair that rarely looked in doubt. The home side controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, creating chances at will while Atlético Saltillo struggled to find any rhythm. To be fair, the visitors showed glimpses of their attacking intent from previous matches, but those moments were few and far between.
Both teams arrive at this point with identical records — two wins, two defeats, and six points apiece. The gap between them is minimal, though the goal difference and the manner of victory will matter come the end of the tournament. By then, Santiago will have built momentum from this comprehensive display.
The result extends Santiago's unbeaten run in their last four matches, while ending Atlético Saltillo's hopes of climbing above their hosts. Both sides remain in the thick of the middle pack, where every point counts in what promises to be a tight race.