Real Refineros hosted Artesanos-Metepék for the opening fixture of the Apertura on 29 August 2026. The visitors secured a clean sheet and a comfortable victory. The final whistle confirmed a 0:2 scoreline for the away side.
And here's the thing about these opening rounds; momentum matters early. Artesanos-Metepék arrived with confidence. They left with 3 points after managing the game without giving the hosts any real breathing space.
To be fair, the table tells the story quickly enough. Artesanos-Metepék sit at the top of the table with a perfect record. Real Refineros occupy the 10th place with nothing to show for their efforts so far. They are winless after 1 match. They need to regroup if they want to climb away from the bottom.
By then, the hosts had already accumulated a defeat. Real Refineros are winless in this campaign after playing 1 match. They need to regroup if they want to climb away from the bottom. The pressure is now on the home side.
The away team remains unbeaten after their sole appearance. Artesanos-Metepék have handled the pressure of a new season. They kept a clean sheet throughout the 90 minutes.
Looking back at their recent matches, the visitors have seen mixed fortunes. They recorded victories against Racing and Gorilas de Juanacatlan, though they also suffered losses. The 4-0 win over Caja Oblatos was a high-scoring affair.
This result sets the tone for the Apertura stage. Artesanos-Metepék start strong while Real Refineros face a difficult run. The gap between them is already established in the table.