Atletico San Luis Hosts Chivas in Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2026

Estadio Libertad Financiera is gearing up for one of the most attractive matchups of the round. Atletico San Luis and Chivas meet in Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2026 with different goals on the table, but both sides know they have no excuse for anything less than a win.

The schedule for this round went through some changes because of the Leagues Cup final, which forced organizers to reschedule a couple of matches. That shakeup didn't touch this one, though, and it remains the headline fixture of Saturday's action.

The gap between where these two teams stand right now is obvious once you check the standings. The San Luis Potosi club sits near the bottom and needs a win to start closing in on the Liguilla spots. Chivas, meanwhile, comes into the match sitting in fifth place, just five points behind the leader, and doesn't want to lose ground right as the tournament starts to take shape.

How do both teams arrive?

San Luis found its way back into the conversation thanks to a result that restored some confidence: a 1-3 win on the road at none other than the Gigante de Acero, a statement result that gave the squad's morale a real boost. Chivas, on the other hand, couldn't get past a draw, splitting the points 1-1 against Pachuca, and will now look to turn things around away from home.

For the home side, the expected lineup includes Andres Sanchez in goal, with Eduardo Aguila, Miguel Garcia, Robson Bambu and Oscar Macias across the back line. In midfield, Sebastien Salles-Lamonge, Johan Caicedo and Roman Torres are set to feature, while Rafa Llorente, Anderson Duarte and David Rodriguez would carry the load up front looking to create danger.

On the Chivas side, Raul Rangel would stay in goal, backed by Luis Romo, Diego Campillo, Miguel Gomez and Omar Govea in defense. Efrain Alvarez, Santiago Sandoval and Hugo Camberos would round out the midfield, with Roberto Alvarado and Ricardo Marin serving as the attacking references.

Kickoff times to watch the match

The match is set for Saturday, September 5 at Estadio Libertad Financiera. Here are the kickoff times by country:

• 5:00 pm Mexico City time
• 6:00 pm in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru
• 7:00 pm Eastern Time in the US, and in Chile
• 8:00 pm in Argentina and Uruguay

With San Luis in urgent need of points to fight for a spot among the top eight, and Chivas determined not to fall off the pace at the top, this match promises intensity from the opening whistle. Neither side can afford to take it easy.