The Liga MX Matchday 7 fixture between Toluca and Atlas was officially suspended on Friday due to a severe electrical storm. Central referee Mario Terrazas ordered the stoppage in the 67th minute, with the Red Devils of Toluca leading the Black and Reds of Atlas by a commanding 5-1 scoreline at the Estadio Nemesio Díez.
The decision was made in strict adherence to Civil Protection protocol, which mandates the immediate suspension of activity when an electrical discharge is detected within a six-kilometer radius. A lightning strike near the area known as 'La Bombonera' forced players, coaching staff, and match officials to immediately seek shelter in the locker rooms. Referee Terrazas explained after applying the regulations that the game had to be stopped and everyone on the pitch had to seek shelter in the dressing rooms.
A Dominant Display
Up to the point of suspension, Toluca had delivered an offensive masterclass, capitalizing on the visitors' fragile defense. The team managed by Ignacio Ambríz was vastly superior during the first 45 minutes, building a hefty advantage that seemed to seal the match. For their part, Atlas showed some promising flashes in attack but were unable to contain the local onslaught.
The suspension comes at a time of excellent form for the Devils, who hold third place in the standings with 13 points, just three behind leaders Club América. Their winning streak now extends to five consecutive matches, with a record of 12 goals scored and only four conceded.
Next Steps
Match authorities and Liga MX had not provided details on a possible rescheduling by the time this edition was closed. An announcement regarding the new date and time to complete the remaining minutes is expected in the coming hours. Meanwhile, fans who packed the Nemesio Díez also had to seek shelter within the stadium facilities during the storm.
The team must now refocus on their next assignment of the season. Toluca will visit Puebla, who are ninth in the table, on Monday, September 16. All information regarding the Devils' schedule is available in our fixtures section.
