Toluca goalkeeper Luis García Palomera has sent a direct message to Liga MX's most popular clubs. The shot-stopper asserted that the Diablos Rojos are focused on winning championships while other teams worry about filling their stadiums.
"Let them keep filling stadiums," declared García Palomera. "We are being crowned champions while they are filling stadiums and that's how it's going to stay, so we continue being champions and we are going to keep fighting to keep winning titles."
The keeper's comments come at a time of great strength for the team. Toluca sits top of the Liga MX table with 19 points from eight games, holding a two-point lead over second place. Their latest victory was a 0-1 away win against Puebla on September 16, a result that extends their perfect run to five consecutive wins.
García Palomera staunchly defended Toluca's status as a major force in Mexican football. He argued that the club's large fanbase and consistent support, combined with recent title successes, are reason enough for Toluca to be considered among the elite. He insisted that, despite any denials, the Diablos Rojos are a big club and will continue to fight for trophies.
The immediate context for the team is a home match against Santos Laguna on September 21. The Warriors currently sit 17th in the standings, having only just secured their first win of the tournament a few days ago. After this fixture, Liga MX will pause for the FIFA international break. Upon its return, the back-to-back reigning champions Toluca will face Cruz Azul and then Tigres, a team they have met in multiple finals.
With 18 goals scored and only six conceded, Toluca has the best goal difference in the competition. Forward Federico Viñas is their top scorer with three goals in six appearances. The team has displayed a defensive solidity that backs up their goalkeeper's words, building their leadership on collective effort on the pitch. The next test comes against Santos Laguna at the Estadio Nemesio Díez.
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