Deportivo Toluca's unbeaten run at the Nemesio Diez came to an end with a 3-2 defeat to Santos Laguna in matchday 10 of Liga MX, leaving the leaders on 19 points. A stoppage-time goal from Fran Villalba completed the visitors' comeback and sparked a controversial celebration in front of the home support, who reacted by throwing objects onto the pitch.
The late turnaround
The Scarlet team, who lead the standings by one point over Guadalajara Chivas, had taken the lead with first-half goals from Federico Viñas and João Paulo. However, Ezequiel Bullaude pulled one back before the break and, in the closing stages, Kevin Palacios and Villalba completed the scoreline reversal. The Spanish player, scorer of the decisive goal, said the win "gave hope back to the Laguna team". The reaction of the Santos players, who ran from the bench to celebrate in front of the local supporters' section, created tension.
Context and next challenge
The defeat ends a positive home streak for Toluca, who had not lost at their stadium since the second matchday of the tournament against Pumas. With this stumble, Ignacio Ambríz's team sees its lead at the top shrink and must now prepare for a tough visit to fourth-placed Cruz Azul on September 26. Forward Federico Viñas, with four goals in seven appearances, remains the team's top scorer this season.
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