Morelia Hosts Zacatecas in Crucial Liga de Expansión MX Apertura Clash
Club Atlético Morelia faces Mineros de Zacatecas in a Liga de Expansión MX Apertura match with significant implications for playoff positioning. Both teams will be looking to secure vital points as the regular season progresses. [21]
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This match is part of the Liga de Expansión MX Apertura tournament, which is the second tier of the Mexican football league system. [4, 6] As promotion and relegation have been suspended until 2026, the primary objective for both teams is to win the Apertura or Clausura titles. [2, 4] As the Apertura tournament progresses, every point gained is crucial for securing a playoff (liguilla) spot. [16] Currently, Mineros de Zacatecas is performing well, sitting in third place, while Club Atlético Morelia is in tenth, both eager to solidify or improve their standings with this match. [18]
Recent Form
Club Atlético Morelia has had an inconsistent start to their 2025 Apertura campaign, recording one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three league matches. They drew 1-1 with Correcaminos de la UAT, followed by a 3-1 victory over Oaxaca, but then suffered a significant 0-5 defeat to Cancún FC in their most recent outing. [18, 21] Mineros de Zacatecas has shown more stability in their start, with one win, two draws, and one loss in their last four league games. They secured a 2-1 win against Venados FC, then lost 0-1 to Tapatío, followed by consecutive 2-2 draws against Leones Negros and Alebrijes Oaxaca. [17, 18]
Key Players & Injury News
Key players for Club Atlético Morelia include forward Ruben Del Campo, midfielders Francisco Figueroa and Misael Domínguez, defender Jose Galindo, and goalkeeper Antonio Torres. [21] As of the latest reports, there are no significant new injury concerns for either Club Atlético Morelia or Mineros de Zacatecas. [17, 21]