Mazatlán FC pulled off a surprise 2-1 away victory against Santos Laguna on February 16, 2026. This Liga MX result was a major upset, as Mazatlán traveled to the formidable Estadio Corona and left with all three points against a traditionally strong opponent. Santos Laguna opened the scoring early, expecting to control the game, but Mazatlán showed great resilience to equalize before halftime. The visitors then grew in confidence and scored a second-half winner against the run of play, stunning the home supporters. Santos Laguna dominated possession but was punished for defensive lapses and a lack of clinical finishing. The win provided a massive morale boost for Mazatlán's battle against relegation, while it raised questions for Santos Laguna's consistency. The Mazatlán manager hailed his team's fighting spirit, a key trait in their survival campaign.