Real Apodaca and Atlético Saltillo Share Points in Apertura Opener
Real Apodaca and Atlético Saltillo played out a 1:1 draw in the opening round of the Apertura phase of the Premier League Serie A. The match took place on Saturday, 6 September 2026, and the result leaves both sides level on points after their first outing of the campaign. According to the match data, goals were recorded at the 1st, 37th, 79th, 89th and 90+4th minutes, though the final scoreline shows a single goal for each side. The sequence of events suggests a back-and-forth contest, though the exact timing of the decisive strikes remains unclear from the available information.Real Apodaca held 59% of possession and registered five shots on target compared to four for their opponents. They also edged the corner count marginally, winning three to three. Atlético Saltillo, meanwhile, managed five shots off target against four for the hosts, indicating they looked to work the ball into wider areas.
The table tells a straightforward story after one game. Real Apodaca sit seventh with one point from a draw, while Atlético Saltillo are eighth after picking up nothing from their defeat. Neither side has yet established any meaningful gap in the standings.Real Apodaca's recent form includes a goalless draw with Mineros de Fresnillo in late August, followed by mixed results in earlier fixtures. Atlético Saltillo's last competitive outing saw them lose 4-1 to La Tribu de Ciudad Juárez, though their older record shows they have been able to secure wins against sides like Colima and Tecos.
The result means both clubs remain in contention without either side gaining an early advantage. Real Apodaca will be looking to build on their first point, while Atlético Saltillo will need to find a response to their opening defeat. The line has barely moved in the table, but the season is long and these opening rounds rarely tell the full story.