Santos Laguna president promises to 'paint the stadium green' against Atlante
Aleco Irarragorri anticipates a massive turnout of Santos Laguna fans at Estadio Banorte for the Apertura 2026 Matchday 16 clash.
Santos Laguna president Aleco Irarragorri has set the stage for the Matchday 16 Apertura 2026 clash against Atlante, anticipating a significant presence of traveling fans at Estadio Banorte. The club executive took to social media to express his excitement for the upcoming support.
«Tomorrow we paint Banorte green. It is not an invasion; it is painting the stadium with hope,» Irarragorri wrote, sharing an illustration depicting the unity of the club's fanbase.
The initiative for the massive turnout was driven by the supporters themselves, aiming to create a strong presence in the capital. Santos Laguna, along with their sponsor Ómnibus de México, has facilitated the travel process by offering discounted round-trip tickets for followers traveling from the Comarca Lagunera region.
Santos Laguna currently sits in eighth place with 22 points, coming off a 1-0 victory against Necaxa. A win against Atlante is vital for the team to strengthen their position in the Liguilla zone and maintain a gap over rivals including Monterrey, Pumas, and Querétaro.