Club Necaxa urgently need a victory to stop their slide when they visit Atlético San Luis this Saturday in matchday 9 of the Liga MX Apertura. The team arrives after a 0-1 home loss to Puebla last week, a result that leaves them 13th in the standings with just eight points from a possible 24.
The situation is concerning. In their last five outings, the Rayos have failed to win, recording two draws and three defeats. Their main striker, J. Carranza, is one of the few bright spots with four goals in seven appearances, but the team needs more defensive solidity after conceding 13 goals in eight matches.
The opponent, Atlético San Luis, sits in 16th place and also arrives with questions after a 0-3 thrashing by Chivas. However, the Potosinos showed character by beating Monterrey 3-1 away at the end of August. Necaxa's manager has demanded greater concentration from the first minute to avoid another stumble.
The match will be played at the Estadio Libertad Financiera at 23:00 UTC. To see the team's full schedule, check our fixtures page. The starting lineup from the last matchday, featuring a back three and Owen González in midfield, could see changes. The clash is a key opportunity to take three points and start climbing the standings.
The fixture is set for Saturday, September 19.
