Pachuca Women 4-1 Santos Laguna Women: Tuzas Ruthless in Liga MX Femenil Rout

Pachuca Women delivered a commanding performance on September 27, 2026, defeating Santos Laguna Women 4-1 at Estadio Hidalgo in Liga MX Femenil. The Tuzas were relentless in attack, scoring four goals in a dominant display that underlined their title credentials. Santos Laguna, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a difficult afternoon against one of the league’s most potent offensive units.

Pachuca started the match with intent, pressing high and moving the ball quickly through the thirds. Santos Laguna struggled to cope with the pace of Pachuca’s wingers and the intelligent movement of their forward line. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute when Charlyn Corral latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. It was the first of many chances for the hosts.

Match Overview

Pachuca lined up in a 4-3-3, with their full-backs pushing high to create overloads on the flanks. Santos Laguna attempted to sit deep and counter, but they were overwhelmed by Pachuca’s relentless pressure. The second goal arrived in the 33rd minute when Mónica Ocampo curled a beautiful shot into the far corner from the edge of the box. Pachuca went into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Santos Laguna pulled one back early in the second half through a well-taken penalty, briefly giving themselves hope. But Pachuca responded immediately, restoring their two-goal cushion in the 67th minute through Viridiana Salazar, who finished off a sweeping team move. The rout was completed in the 81st minute when substitute Lizbeth Ángeles tapped in from close range after a goalmouth scramble.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: Charlyn Corral opens the scoring with a composed finish.
• 33rd minute: Mónica Ocampo doubles the lead with a curling effort from distance.
• 52nd minute: Santos Laguna convert a penalty to make it 2-1.
• 67th minute: Viridiana Salazar restores Pachuca’s two-goal advantage.
• 81st minute: Lizbeth Ángeles completes the scoring with a simple tap-in.

Tactical Story

Pachuca’s dominance was built on their fluid attacking rotations. The front three interchanged positions constantly, making it impossible for Santos Laguna’s defenders to mark them man-for-man. The midfield trio controlled the tempo, winning the ball back quickly and launching wave after wave of attacks. Santos Laguna’s defence, which had been resilient in previous weeks, simply could not withstand the pressure.

Defensively, Pachuca were equally impressive. Their high line caught Santos Laguna offside on multiple occasions, and their goalkeeper was rarely tested. The only blemish was the penalty conceded early in the second half, but the response was immediate and emphatic. Pachuca’s manager will be delighted with the clinical nature of his team’s finishing.

Standout Players

Charlyn Corral (Pachuca Women): The star striker was a constant menace, scoring the opener and linking play brilliantly throughout.

Mónica Ocampo (Pachuca Women): The veteran midfielder rolled back the years with a superb goal and an all-action display in the centre of the park.

Viridiana Salazar (Pachuca Women): Added energy and directness from the bench, capping her performance with a well-taken goal.

Liga MX Femenil Standings Impact

This emphatic win strengthens Pachuca’s position near the top of the Liga MX Femenil table, keeping them firmly in the title race. Santos Laguna remain in the lower half and will need to improve defensively to climb the standings. The head-to-head record now heavily favours Pachuca, who have scored four or more goals against Santos Laguna in two of their last three meetings.

Pachuca travel next week with confidence soaring, while Santos Laguna return home to regroup. On this evidence, Pachuca Women are a force to be reckoned with in the 2026 Liga MX Femenil season.