The performance of Santos Laguna in matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026 Tournament was recognized with the inclusion of coach Renato Paiva and players Felipe Sánchez and Fran Villalba in the Team of the Week.

The three albiverde representatives played an important role in the Warriors' comeback against Toluca FC at the Nemesio Diez Stadium, where Santos Laguna managed to overturn a two-goal deficit and ended up winning 2-3.

In the defensive zone, Felipe Sánchez played the full 90 minutes against the Red Devils and stood out for his solidity, completing a total of 17 defensive actions during the match.

Meanwhile, Fran Villalba entered the field at the start of the second half and quickly became one of the key players in the comeback. The Spanish midfielder assisted Kevin Palacios for the goal that tied the game and, minutes later, appeared again to score the Warriors' third and decisive goal.

The recognition also highlights the work of Renato Paiva, who led the albiverde reaction from the bench to secure a victory that allowed Santos Laguna to achieve their second consecutive win in the tournament.

With the momentum from this result, the Warriors remain focused on their next match and continue working at full intensity ahead of Saturday's game against Pachuca at the Corona Stadium, where they will aim to extend their good form and secure their third consecutive victory of the competition.