Deportivo Toluca urgently need a win to stop a poor run of form when they host Atlético San Luis this Saturday in matchday 12 of the Apertura. Managed by Ignacio Ambriz, the team arrives on the back of three consecutive defeats and aims to regain confidence at the Estadio Nemesio Díez, where they were formidable last season.
A delicate moment
The 3-2 loss to Tigres UANL on October 10th marked a third straight defeat for the Red Devils, following losses to Monterrey and Santos Laguna. This difficult patch contrasts with their strong league position, as they sit second in the table with 20 points, just one behind leaders Club América. The team has scored 25 goals in 11 games but has conceded 15 in their last five outings.
Uruguayan striker Federico Viñas, with five goals this campaign, will be one of the offensive hopes to turn things around. They face an Atlético San Luis side sitting in 15th place, coming off a 2-1 loss to Santos Laguna. The match is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time on Saturday, October 17th. Toluca's starting lineup last time out featured Luis García in goal, with a back four of Brian García Caprizo, Bruno Méndez, Pereira and Gallardo. Romero and Érick Gutiérrez anchored the midfield, while the attack featured Helinho, Castro, Vega and Paulinho up front. The full regular season schedule is available in our fixtures section.
The visit from Atlético San Luis represents a key opportunity for Toluca to get back on track before the closing stages of the tournament. The visitors, managed by Gustavo Leal, last fielded Marcelo Barovero in goal behind a back three of Galindo, Eduardo Águila and Cruz. This match is the first in a run of home games the Red Devils must capitalize on to stay in the title race.
