Atlas edged Puebla 3-2 in a thrilling Liga MX Apertura encounter on July 12, 2025, at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The visitors from Guadalajara claimed a valuable away win in a back-and-forth match that featured five goals. Puebla started brightly, taking an early lead to the delight of the home fans, but Atlas responded with two quick goals to turn the match on its head before halftime. The second half saw Puebla fight back to level the score, setting up a tense finale. However, Atlas found a late winner, capitalizing on a defensive error to snatch all three points. The match result was a blow to Puebla's hopes of starting the season strongly at home, while it provided Atlas with a major confidence boost and crucial early points in the standings.