Club Necaxa urgently need a win this Saturday when they visit Atletico San Luis for the ninth round of the Apertura. The Rayos arrive following a 0-1 home defeat to Puebla last weekend, a result that leaves them 13th in the Liga MX table with just eight points. The team has scored only 6 goals in 8 matches, but has conceded 12.
Their current five-match winless run, comprising two draws and three losses, has made for a difficult start to the campaign. Their main attacking threat, J. Carranza, is the lone bright spot with four goals in seven appearances. The team managed by Eduardo Fentanes will aim to recover the defensive solidity shown in the draw at Tigres, where Owen González scored the temporary opening goal.
The away challenge
Saturday's opponents, Atletico San Luis, sit in 16th place and are also struggling for form. Their last outing was a home defeat to Guadalajara. For Necaxa, this match is a key opportunity to take three points and start climbing the standings before the regular phase concludes. With only 8 points, the Rayos are 5 points away from the playoff spots, a gap they must begin to close.
The starting lineup last time out featured Luis Jiménez in goal and a back three including Kaiky Naves. The midfield blended the experience of Leonardo Faravelli with the youth of Owen González. The full squad list and the schedule of upcoming fixtures are available on our squad and fixtures pages.
The match kicks off at the Estadio Libertad Financiera at 23:00 UTC on September 19.
