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Morelia Wins 2-1 in Mérida With Stoppage-Time Header

Gaining a one-goal aggregate lead with a stoppage-time header, Morelia also ended Venados' long home unbeaten run ahead of the return leg at Estadio Morelos on Nov. 7.

Con gol agónico de José Alonso Flores en el agregado, los Canarios se llevaron la ventaja de Mérida.
El Atlético Morelia arranca la Liguilla del Apertura 2026 enfrentando a Venados en el estadio Carlos Iturralde.

Overview

  • Atlético Morelia secured a 2-1 away victory in Mérida on Wednesday when José Alonso Flores headed a stoppage-time winner to give the visitors the first-leg advantage.
  • Venados opened the scoring through Duilio Tejeda, Josecarlos Van Rankin equalized with a first-half header, and Alejandro Andrade missed a late penalty before Morelia's added-time goal.
  • The loss snapped Venados' seven-match home unbeaten run at Estadio Carlos Iturralde Rivero and hands Morelia the comfort of advancing with a draw in the second leg.
  • The tie features narrative layers beyond the score: Venados coach Ignacio 'Nacho' Castro is a former Morelia manager and Venados boast the Apertura top scorer Sleyther de Jesús Lora with 18 goals this season.
  • The return leg is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 19:00 in Morelia, tickets are on special presale and both teams face clear paths—Venados must win to extend the series while Morelia can advance with a draw.