The closing of Matchday 14 of the Clausura 2026 left an electrifying ending at the Nemesio Diez Stadium, where Toluca and Atlético de San Luis tied 1-1 in a duel that was decided in the last play.
From the start, the Red Devils imposed their will at home. Alexis Vega and Franco Rossi spearheaded the offensive efforts, but the score remained unchanged in the first half.
The standout player was goalkeeper Andrés Sánchez, who kept Potosí in the game with key saves, including an intervention against Mauricio Isaís and a decisive deflection against Rossi.
Rossi breaks the deadlock, but falls short
In the second half, Toluca maintained the pressure and found their reward in the 72nd minute. Franco Rossi finished with his left foot from the center of the area for the 1-0 that seemed to put the home team on course for victory.
The Reds sought to extend their lead, but once again Andrés Sánchez appeared with a spectacular save, deflecting a shot from Nicolás Castro that was headed for goal.
A penalty kick at the last minute and an unexpected draw
When victory seemed assured, the game took a turn in stoppage time. In the 94th minute, a penalty was awarded to San Luis after Mauricio Isaís fouled David Rodríguez inside the area.
João Pedro took the penalty with precision in the 97th minute, placing the ball in the center of the goal to seal the final 1-1 draw.
The result prevented Toluca from climbing to second place overall.
Impact on the standings and what’s next
With the draw, Toluca remains at the top with 26 points, still in the fight for direct qualification to the Liguilla.
Atlético de San Luis, for its part, reaches 14 points and keeps its aspirations alive in the final stretch of the tournament.
The Red Devils must now focus on their international commitments in the Concacaf Champions League, where they recently defeated the LA Galaxy. Meanwhile, San Luis will look to capitalize on their momentum after earning a point in one of the toughest venues in Mexican soccer.
