Santos Femenil draws with Querétaro in their Apertura 2025 debut

Santos Laguna Femenil began their participation in the Liga MX Apertura 2025 tournament with a 1-1 draw against Querétaro , in a match played at CEGAR that was marked by a long suspension due to weather conditions.

The match, corresponding to Matchday 1 , left mixed feelings for the Warriors , who came close to adding their first three points.

The match started at a slow pace, hampered by an intense thunderstorm that forced a halt to play for nearly an hour.

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Despite the break, both teams returned to action with intensity in the second half, when the most exciting moments of the match arrived.

Santos showed greater offensive initiative in the second half and was rewarded in the 77th minute , when Celeste Guevara took advantage of a poor defensive clearance by the home team to send the ball into the back of the net and make it 1-0.

The goal reflected the dominance the Laguna team exerted after the restart, with greater possession and better connection in midfield.

However, Santos' team failed to hold on to their lead. Just when it seemed all three points were secured, Querétaro equalized in stoppage time.

It was Gabriela Álvarez who, in the 93rd minute, connected with a solid header to beat the goalkeeper and seal the final 1-1 draw. It was a tough blow for Santos , who paid dearly for their defensive inattention in the closing moments.

The draw leaves the Warriors with a bittersweet taste in their mouths, as they dominated much of the match, but a lack of decisiveness and concentration at key moments prevented them from starting the tournament with a victory.

Despite this, the performance of players like Guevara , in addition to the order shown throughout much of the second half, leaves a positive impression for what is to come.

In another result of the day, Necaxa Femenil won 2-1 over Mazatlán at Estadio Victoria . Las Centellas earned their first three points of the tournament and will look to continue this strong start in the next round.

Santos will need to improve defensive details for their next match and seek their first victory of the tournament, while continuing their journey under a new sports project that focuses on solidity and the development of young talent.