Galindo After Atlante Defeat: 'The Opponent Was Decisive, We Missed Our Chances'

Atlante suffered a defeat in an Apertura 2026 match played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Speaking at the post-match press conference, assistant coach Álvaro Galindo said the opponent was 'decisive' while his team failed to convert its chances. Atlante head coach Miguel Herrera was sent off in the first half for an insulting gesture toward referee Luis Enrique Santander. Galindo said, 'We played good football in spells, but our decision-making in the final third was weak. The opponent had few chances but made them count. We attacked many times but could not score.' He acknowledged that the team's objective is to maintain a consistent level throughout the match, which was not possible this time. The defeat has dealt a blow to Atlante's hopes of progress in Apertura 2026. The team is unable to move up the points table. Galindo declined to comment on the referee's decision, signalling that the club is adopting a strategy to minimise the risk of disciplinary action. For Atlante, this defeat is not just the result of one match but points to a trend where the team is unable to earn points despite good performances. The assistant coach's statement that 'we played well but could not win' will not last long in Mexican football media. If results do not change in the next few matches, pressure on the coaching staff will intensify rapidly. It now remains to be seen how many matches Herrera's disciplinary ban will cover and whether Atlante can find momentum in upcoming important fixtures without their head coach.