Franco Pardo is counting on a loud home crowd when Santos Laguna faces Necaxa on Sunday in matchday 15 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament.
With the tournament entering its final stretch, the matchup comes at a time when several teams are still fighting for a limited number of playoff spots. For Santos Laguna, that makes every point feel more valuable, and Pardo made clear that the team is approaching the game with that urgency in mind.
Support at Corona Stadium matters
The Santos Laguna captain praised the Warrior Fans and said their presence at Corona Stadium has become a constant part of the team’s home matches. He said it will not be a surprise to see the stadium full this weekend and added that the team believes it can turn that backing into three points.
Pardo also stressed that the support has a real effect on the group. He said it always makes a difference, noted that the fans drive the team a lot, and said the crowd energy is deserved because the team is also performing well on the field.
A key match in the playoff race
Santos Laguna is preparing at TSM before facing the team from Aguascalientes, and Pardo said the upcoming test reflects the pressure of these late tournament matchdays. He pointed out that many teams are still competing for a few spots, which means Sunday’s game will carry real weight.
In his view, every match at this stage matters, even against teams that are not currently in the playoff zone. He said those opponents still have something to play for as they try to finish as high as possible in the standings, so Santos Laguna will need to be ready for a difficult contest.
Pardo said the goal is simple: show up on Sunday, deliver a good performance and win. He added that the team hopes to remain protagonists, as it has in recent matches, and secure the three points to stay fully in the fight for the playoffs.
