Tigres UANL 2–2 Atletico San Luis | Mexico Liga MX | July 26, 2026

A pulsating encounter at the Estadio Universitario saw Tigres UANL fight back twice to claim a 2–2 draw against a resilient Atletico San Luis in Liga MX action. The result leaves both sides with mixed feelings: Tigres will wonder how they didn’t win, while San Luis will feel they let a lead slip.

Match Overview

Atletico San Luis stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 8th minute. Javier Hernandez (no relation to Chicharito) latched onto a through ball and finished coolly past Tigres keeper Nahuel Guzman. Tigres equalized in the 28th minute through a trademark Andre-Pierre Gignac header from a Luis Quinones cross. San Luis regained the lead in the 52nd minute when Facundo Waller smashed a half-volley into the top corner. Tigres pushed hard and got their reward in the 73rd minute: substitute Nicolas Lopez turned home from close range after a goalmouth scramble.

Key Moments

• 8' (0–1): Hernandez breaks the offside trap and slides past Guzman.
• 28' (1–1): Gignac’s classic header – perfect timing and placement.
• 52' (1–2): Waller’s unstoppable drive from 22 yards.
• 73' (2–2): Lopez reacts quickest to stab in after a corner.
• 90+2' (miss): Tigres’ Javier Aquino hit the post with the last kick of the game.

Tactical Story

Tigres dominated possession (62%) and created more chances (16 shots to 9), but Atletico San Luis were efficient on the counter. San Luis played a compact 5-3-2, absorbing pressure and hitting on transitions. Tigres’ 4-3-3 struggled to break down the low block until the introduction of Lopez added a physical presence. Set pieces were a key weapon for Tigres, with both goals coming from dead-ball situations.

Standout Players

• Facundo Waller (Atletico San Luis): Scored a stunning goal and covered every blade of grass in midfield.
• Andre-Pierre Gignac (Tigres UANL): The veteran striker showed his class with a crucial goal and constant threat.
• Nahuel Guzman (Tigres UANL): Despite conceding twice, made vital saves to keep his team in the game.

Season Impact

The draw leaves Tigres in 5th place in the Liga MX table, a point behind the leaders. Atletico San Luis move to 8th, showing they can compete with the league’s big teams. The result keeps the Apertura race wide open.