Tahiel Jiménez Scores Twice as Santos Defeats Atlético San Luis

A two-goal performance from 20-year-old forward Tahiel Jiménez lifted Santos Laguna to a 2-1 comeback victory over Atlético San Luis in Liga MX, extending the visitors' winning streak to four consecutive matches under coach Renato Paiva. Jiménez scored his first brace in the Mexican top division, turning an early deficit into another victory for the team from Torreón. According to Mediotiempo, Atlético San Luis initially took control through Óscar Macías, who headed home a corner kick to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

David Rodríguez also threatened the Santos goal, but his attempt went wide as the home side looked to protect its advantage. Santos responded before halftime through a combination involving Ezequiel Bullaude and Jiménez. Bullaude collected the ball outside the penalty area and, unable to find a shooting angle, delivered a cross that Jiménez met with a diving header to equalize.

Jiménez continued to trouble goalkeeper Gibrán Lajud after the break. In the 56th minute, the forward unleashed a powerful shot that Lajud managed to divert, temporarily preventing Santos from taking the lead.

The decisive sequence came in the 63rd minute, when a quick Santos attack created an opportunity for right back Mauricio Cuevas. He received a through ball inside the penalty area and struck powerfully, forcing Lajud into another save. The goalkeeper could not hold the ball, however, and Jiménez reacted to the rebound to score the winner and complete his brace.

The result gave Santos its fourth consecutive victory, following wins over FC Juárez, Toluca FC and Pachuca, according to the club's previously reported results. Jiménez's two goals provided the decisive contribution against an Atlético San Luis side that had initially taken the lead on home soil.

Jiménez, the son of former player Walter Jiménez, has represented Mexico at the under-17 and under-20 levels. His performance against Atlético San Luis marked a significant individual milestone as he scored twice in a single Liga MX match. Atlético San Luis coach Diego Mejía faced criticism from home supporters after the defeat, with fans in the stands calling for his departure. The reaction came despite the team's previous-round away victory over Pumas at Ciudad Universitaria, according to Mediotiempo.