Renato Paiva urges Santos to stay grounded despite winning streak

Santos Laguna head coach Renato Paiva has urged his players to maintain their composure despite their impressive run of four consecutive victories in the Liga MX Apertura 2026. Following a difficult start to the campaign, the team is showing significant growth, but the Portuguese manager insists it is not the time to get carried away.

After the 2-1 comeback win against Atlético de San Luis, Paiva highlighted that the credit belongs primarily to his players, who have maintained their tactical identity even under pressure. He noted that the recent results are a reflection of the hard work put in during recent weeks.

Results are finally matching our work. We are growing, but we must not confuse growth and confidence with euphoria. Renato Paiva

The coach also addressed the rising profile of young forward Tahiel Jimenez, who was the hero of the comeback with a brace. Paiva emphasized his role in managing the youngster's development, noting that he must act as the "bad father" to prevent the media spotlight from negatively impacting the player's progression.

Focus now shifts to maintaining discipline and preparation for the upcoming fixture against Querétaro. The team aims to secure a fifth straight win to continue their strong recovery in the Apertura 2026 season.