Atlas bids farewell; América, Pumas, and San Luis advance in a busy round of the 2025 Leagues Cup.

The Saturday matchday of the 2025 Leagues Cup left multiple stories for analysis: the elimination of Atlas , the drama in the matches between América and Atlético de San Luis , the victory of Pumas with an unexpected ending, and a defeat that complicates the outlook for Querétaro .

In Orlando , Atlas was eliminated after falling 3-1 to Orlando City . The red-and-black team, which fielded a substitute lineup, was unable to compete solidly. Iván Angulo (9'), Martín Ojeda (57'), and Marco Pasalic (103') scored for the home team. Matías Cóccaro scored for Atlas in the 77th minute, but was sent off minutes later. With zero points, the Guadalajara team has no chance of advancing.

In Fort Lauderdale , Inter Miami advanced after defeating Necaxa on penalties (5-4), following a 2-2 draw in regulation. Lionel Messi left the field in the 11th minute due to injury. Telasco Segovia opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Necaxa came back with goals from Tomás Badaloni (33') and Ricardo Monreal (81'). Jordi Alba tied the game in the 92nd minute and Luis Suárez converted the decisive penalty.

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: Saraperos falls to Tecolotes in the second game of the series; the night included a tribute to Andrés Mora.

Pumas defeated Atlanta United 3-2 in a game with multiple twists and turns. Álvaro Ángulo scored a penalty in the 14th minute and then ended up as the goalkeeper after Keylor Navas was sent off in stoppage time. Atlanta had taken the lead thanks to an own goal by Navas and a goal by Latte Lath . Adalberto Carrasquilla scored twice, including the game-winner in the 84th minute after missing a penalty. With five points, the university team remains in contention.

In Houston , América defeated Minnesota United 8-7 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in regulation. Minnesota scored through Tani Oluwaseyi , Bongokuhle Hlongwane , and Carlos Harvey . América responded with goals from Raúl Zúñiga (one an own goal and one a direct one) and Sebastián Cáceres in the 90th minute. In the penalty shootout, Luis Malagón saved Nicolás Romero 's decisive shot. Las Águilas have three points and are dependent on their result against Portland .

Atlético de San Luis earned its first win by winning on penalties after a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake . Joao Pedro and Miguel García scored for the Potosí team, while Pablo Ojeda scored twice for the home team. Andrés Sánchez saved two penalties, including the decisive one. San Luis now has two points and still has a chance to advance.

Querétaro failed to score on their visit to Portland and fell 1-0 to the Timbers . The only goal came in the 36th minute, thanks to Cristhian Paredes , after a defensive lapse. Los Gallos played with one less man from the 45th minute after Jonathan Perlaza was sent off for a second yellow card. Despite their attempts, they were unable to equalize. Portland earned three more points and temporarily leads the MLS standings.

The matchday was a mixed bag for the Mexican clubs: four wins (two on penalties) and three losses. América , Pumas , and San Luis maintain their chances of advancing. Atlas and Necaxa are already eliminated, while Querétaro needs a win and a combination of results to reach the quarterfinals.