Club Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. , known simply as Santos Laguna , is a Mexican professional football club based in Comarca Lagunera .
68-475: Santos Laguna was founded in 1983 and reached Mexico's top division after buying the Ángeles de Puebla club. The club debuted in first division in the 1988–89 season. Domestically, Santos Laguna has won 6 Liga MX championships, as well as 1 Copa MX and 1 Campeón de Campeones cup. It has also reached the finals of the CONCACAF Champions League twice, finishing runners-up on both occasions. Santos
136-457: A 3–0 Week 12 victory over Cruz Azul, and the team did not qualify for the playoffs. Cocca began Apertura 2011 with the support of the board and players, but was dismissed on September 3 and Eduardo Rergis became the interim coach. On September 12 Benjamin Galindo was appointed as new coach, with Hector Lopez his assistant. Under Galindo, Santos won five consecutive games and reached fourth place. In
204-518: A blind draw. For the group draw, Liga MX teams were placed in Pot A, while Ascenso MX teams were placed in Pot B. In the home field advantage draw, no team can have more than two home games in the group stage. A blind draw determined home field advantage in the knockout rounds. In the Clausura tournament, the 11 Liga MX teams not involved in international tournaments, played alongside the 13 Ascenso MX teams with
272-471: A capacity of 30,050. Construction began on February 22, 2008, and on November 11, 2009, the stadium opened for a friendly match between Santos Laguna and Santos FC from the Brazilian Série A . The sellout crowd included Mexican president Felipe Calderón and Brazilian legend Pelé . Santos Laguna won, 2–1. Santos Laguna's home colors are green and white. When Santos Laguna was founded in 1983, its crest
340-439: A last-minute goal in the semi-finals and Cruz Azul by an aggregate score of 3–2. In Clausura 2012 Santos won their fourth championship, defeating Tigres in the semi-finals with two last-minute goals, and defeating Monterrey in the finals with an aggregate score of 3–2. Santos Laguna has always worn green, with white or black accessories. Their uniform originated after the acquisition of Angeles de Puebla and their sponsorship by
408-507: A new trophy named the Copa México was donated in 1932 and the first cup tournament organized by the FMF was contested during the 1932-33 season. This time, the competition also received official support of President Lázaro Cárdenas . The first Copa México was won by Necaxa in a tournament of historical importance due to the adoption of new rules. This marked the beginning of an 11-year period that
476-879: A partnership with Atlético Nacional . Santos has a regional rivalry with state neighbors Monterrey , with whom they played finals in the First Division of Mexico and two finals in the CONCACAF Champions League. To a lesser extent Santos also has a rivalry with Tigres UANL . Last updated: 12 September 2023. Source: Liga MX Source: Liga MX Source: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Copa MX The Copa MX , formerly called Copa México and Copa Corona MX (for sponsorship reasons),
544-513: A record of three wins, four draws and one loss. Lucas Ochoa scored the club's first First Division goal and the Warriors, led by Carlos Ortiz, avoided relegation with Herrera's two goals paving the way for a 3–1 defeat of Atletico in Potosino. In 1991, Grupo Modelo became majority owner of the club and Ramon Ramirez made his First Division debut with a goal against Club Deportivo Guadalajara . Late
612-426: A second time. Los Guerreros participated in the 1995 CONCACAF Champions Cup, and were eliminated in the first round by Deportivo FAS of El Salvador. Argentine Mauro Camoranesi played 13 games with Santos, scoring one goal before returning to Uruguay. Other notable players that season and the following one were Gabriel Caballero , Francisco Gabriel de Anda and Miguel España . Chilean Cristian Montecinos reached
680-505: A sponsorship agreement with Soriana . Corona Stadium, in Torreón, Coahuila , was one of the smallest football stadiums in Mexico with a capacity of 20,100. Known as Montezuma Stadium, it opened on July 2, 1970, for a friendly match between the now-defunct CF Torreón and Guadalajara . The stadium was demolished on November 2, 2009. Santos Laguna plays at the $ 100 million Estadio Corona , with
748-554: Is referred to in retrospect as the Amateur era . Once again, Asturias dominated the championship, winning it a record five times during this period. In the 1942–43 edition the professional era of the Copa México began, a period that would last until the competition's termination in 1997. At first, it was played among teams from the Liga Mayor , which is currently Liga MX. Beginning in 1950
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#1732909191540816-566: Is the third football club formed in the Comarca Laguerna region, after the unsuccessful C.F. Laguna and C.F. Torreón . In 2018, the club celebrated its 35th anniversary with a change in their logo. In a February 17, 2013 poll, by Consulta Mitofsky, it was the fifth-most-popular team in Mexico. Santos Laguna was founded in 1983 by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) of the state of Durango as Santos IMSS. Since
884-520: The 2022 FIFA World Cup , resulting in the cancellation of the 2020–21 season and the competition entering a new indefinite hiatus. The tournament began in 1907 with the donation of the trophy by Reginald Tower , who was at the time the British ambassador to Mexico. For this reason, it was called the Copa Tower . At first, the tournament only included clubs from Mexico City and surrounding areas. Pachuca won
952-622: The peruvian player Gerónimo Barbadillo in 1982). He slowly found his form again, and this awarded him another call for Mexico national team. In the Winter 2001 season, he played again in the final of the Mexican tournament, but he lost again, this time against Pachuca . However, he played in this match as a substitute. For the summer 2002 season, he returned to his beloved team Guadalajara. Constant injuries caused him to miss several matches, but again he displayed his talent, although irregularly. He reached
1020-697: The 11 top point-earners from the season prior, plus the newly relegated team. The teams will be placed into 8 groups of 3. The 8 group winners, plus the 8 group runners-up, move on to the new round (round of 16). Teams will play four games in the group stage. Groups and home field advantage will be determined the draw by public at their annual draft. For the group draw, Liga MX teams' top 4 point-earners and Ascenso MX teams' top 4 point-earners will be placed in Pot A, while Liga MX teams' mid 4 point-earners and Ascenso MX teams' mid 4 point-earners will be placed in Pot B and Liga MX teams' last 4 point-earners and Ascenso MX teams' last 4 point-earners will be placed in Pot C. In
1088-466: The 1991–1992 season, in a match against America , Carlos Alberto "El Escorpión" Carrillo, a defender of that team fractured his tibia and fibula. This caused him to miss the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games with the Mexico team, and a lack of form after the physical recovery. He managed come back after several months, to continue with brilliant displays with Santos Laguna, and in 1993, he recovered his spot in
1156-519: The 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League, Santos defeated the Seattle Sounders FC in the quarter-finals and Toronto FC in the semi-finals. In the final, the club lost to Rayados of Monterrey. In the 2012 Clausura, Santos Laguna finished in first place for the second time in its history. In the quarter-finals, the club won 6–4 on aggregate. The first game of the semi-finals, against the UANL Tigres at
1224-621: The 2016 format, except the division into two short tournaments. The group stage played between July and December, and the final phase played between January and April. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , the 2020 final was postponed until November, and beforehand, it suspended play due to busy calendar issues, with the Mexican Football Federation giving preference to matches of the Mexico national football team in preparation for
1292-487: The CONCACAF Champions League, play alongside 14 of the Ascenso MX teams. The 14 Ascenso MX teams were the 13 top point-earners from the season prior, plus the newly relegated team. The teams were placed into seven groups of 4. The seven group winners, plus the group runner-up with the highest point total, moved on to the quarterfinals. Teams played 6 games in the group stage. Groups and home field advantage were determined by
1360-581: The Copa Libertadores, despite unpaid wages, Santos Laguna ended the group stage undefeated. In the second round, the Warriors were eliminated by River Plate after a struggle. During Apertura 2004 the club was abandoned by the Ministry of Finance, who withdrew financial support and returned it to former owner Grupo Modelo with instructions not to invest more money in the franchise until current owner Carlos Ahumada Kurtz solved his legal problems. The club payroll
1428-490: The Estadio Universitario, ended in a 1–1 draw and Santos won the second game to advance to the final. After playing Monterrey to a 1–1 draw at Estadio Tecnologico, Santos Laguna won the second game 2–1 with goals by Daniel Ludueña and Oribe Peralta for the club's fourth title. The Apertura 2012 featured Edgar Gerardo Lugo and rising defensive stars Monarcas Morelia and Oswaldo Alanis. However, Santos did not qualify for
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#17329091915401496-616: The IMSS sold its professional sports clubs, Salvador Necochea Sagi bought Santos Laguna. In their first year in the Second Division A, the Warriors avoided relegation with three wins, two draws and one loss. William (the Clash) Galindo, Carlos González, Julio Cesar Armendáriz, Tomas Moreno and Fernando de la Rosa were notable players. In 1989 Los Guerreros earned their nickname when, after a poor start, they finished 10th. Their fan base grew, and
1564-580: The June purchase of Grupo Modelo by Belgian-Brazilian company AB InBev, on August 8 Grupo Modelo announced the sale of Santos Laguna to new company Orlegi Sports (led by Alejandro Irarragorri and other Mexican businessmen). The new owners said that they would continue their sponsorship. After defeating Atlante 3–1 in the latter half of the Apertura 2013 , Santos Laguna secured a berth in the Copa Libertadores for
1632-476: The Mexican Social Security Institute during the 1983–84 season . The first home uniform was white with green sleeves and a green vertical stripe, green shorts and socks; the away uniform was white, in tribute to Club Torreon. In 1986, they adopted a home uniform of green-and-white horizontal stripes, green shorts and white socks and a white-and-green away uniform. In 2000, Santos Laguna signed
1700-461: The Mexico coach then was Miguel Mejia Baron . Being left-footed, Ramirez was used by the coach as a left-back rather than as a left winger /playmaker, position he had at club level. The Mexican team reached the final, but lost 2–1 against Argentina. Ramírez was again called to be part of the national team for the World Cup USA 1994 , in which he continued playing as left back. The team reached
1768-679: The Round of 16, losing to Bulgaria in penalty kicks. He also participated in the Copa América Uruguay 1995 . The Mexico team performed poorly, and ended in 7th place of 12 teams. They tied to USA in quarter finals and were dismissed on penalty kicks. In 1997, he missed the Copa América in Bolivia. In 1998, Ramírez returned to participate in the World Cup France 98 . In this tournament, he had
1836-664: The Warriors; coach Daniel Guzman was dismissed and replaced by Sergio Bueno, and the club's fortunes improved somewhat. In the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals against the Montreal Impact in Montreal's Olympic Stadium before a crowd of 55,571, the Impact surprised and won 2–0. Apertura 2009 opened the Nuevo Estadio Corona; Bueno was dismissed and replaced by Ruben Omar Romano. [REDACTED] In 2010 Santos fell just short of
1904-409: The accident it killed an entire family of 5. Professor Efraín Cázarez Barbosa of 31 years old, his pregnant wife Evangelina Rodríguez Aceves of 29 years old, and their children Guillermo Efraín and Adonella Berenice Cázarez Rodríguez of 9 and 5 years old respectively, were killed in the collision. The professor's wife, Evangelina Rodríguez Aceves, was launched from the vehicle into incoming trafic and hit
1972-497: The club reached one of the two qualifying finals for the Copa Libertadores , which was played on September 9 in Los Angeles . In the summer 2000 season, Santos Laguna was strengthened by the arrivals of Rodrigo Ruiz and Luis Romero. During the regular season, the Warriors lost only two games and finished second in the overall standings behind Toluca. In the 2001 summer season, the club won their second league championship. During
2040-646: The club's owners bought the first Estadio Corona. The club underwent changes the following year, replacing its logo with the current one and playing in green and white stripes. Of the 18 founding members of the Second Division B, two won promotion to the first division: the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas and Santos Laguna. In 1988 Santos Laguna purchased the Puebla Angels, giving them Cristian Saavedra , Wilson Graniolatti , Martin Zuniga and Miguel Herrera and
2108-492: The competition was to determine a national cup champion, thus distinguishing it from the national league championship. Its format was different from the local leagues as well, as it employed direct elimination and culminated in a final match. In May 2012, Liga MX president Decio de María announced the return and rebranding of the tournament as Copa MX. After the foundation of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol in 1927,
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2176-455: The field. This culminated in 1997, when he got the championship of the Mexican tournament. In 1998, he played another final with Guadalajara against Necaxa , but this time he lost. In 1999, after a lot of speculation and rumors, he was transferred against his will to America , the biggest rival of Guadalajara, a team where he was an idol to the fans. This caused a lot of controversy, since he was an emblematic player of his team. This transfer to
2244-455: The final of the Clausura 2004 season, but lost on penalty kicks against Pumas UNAM . At the end of the Clausura 2004 season, he joined Chivas USA . In Chivas USA he played the last part of his career, being the captain of the team. He retired from the fields in 2007. On December 12, 2000, Ramírez, while driving at high velocity well above the permitted speed limit, collided with another vehicle that left him injured for several months and in
2312-531: The first leg of the quarterfinals. In the second leg, Santos Laguna played with ten players for most of the match as Jonathan Rodriguez was sent off in the 28th minute but managed to win 2-0 and advance to the semi-finals. At this stage, Los Guerreros defeated América 6-3 on aggregate and qualified for the finals against league leader Toluca. In the final first leg, played in Estadio Corona, both Djaniny Tavares and Julio Furch netted for Santos Laguna, helping
2380-585: The first leg, the team defeated Tecos UAG 1–0 at Corona Stadium; in the second leg, they lost 2–0 at 3 de Marzo Stadium. In Invierno 1996 Santos Laguna won its first title, defeating Necaxa 4–3 on aggregate (first leg 0–1 and second leg 4–2). The winning goal was controversial, with Jared Borgetti allegedly offside. In Verano 2001, Santos Laguna won its second title 4–3 on aggregate (first leg 1–2, second leg 3–1) against Pachuca . In Clausura 2008 Santos became champions by defeating Monterrey in Monterrey with
2448-478: The following year, club president Armando Navarro Gascón and his wife were killed in an automobile accident. President Alberto Canedo and Chilean coach Pedro García arrived in 1993. Grupo Modelo made a strong investment in reinforcements, Antonio "El Turco" Apud , Daniel Guzmán , Olaf Heredia , Diego Silva, Héctor Adomaitis and Richard Zambrano who joined players coming from Second Division such as José Guadalupe Rubio and Pedro Muñoz . The 1993–94 season saw
2516-481: The goals. In the second leg, at Corregidora Stadium, Gallos won 3–0 but Santos won their fifth championship 5–3 on aggregate. In the Clausura 2018 tournament, under the management of former goalkeeper Robert Dante Siboldi , Santos Laguna earned twenty-nine points, tied with América and Monterrey , but placed fourth due to goal difference. In the playoffs, the team faced defending champions Tigres UANL and lost 2-0 in
2584-615: The group stage of the Merconorte Cup, defeating the Kansas City Wizards and Barcelona of Guayaquil twice each and Sporting Cristal once; their only loss was to Sporting Cristal, 2–1. For the 2003 Apertura tournament (the club's 20th anniversary) reinforcements arrived in the form of Vicente Matias Vuoso and Sixto Peralta, Argentines who had played for Manchester City and Inter Milan . In the match at Estadio Corona against Monterrey , 10 goals were scored. The Warriors qualified for
2652-461: The highest point total from the previous short tournament. Both tournaments will have the same draw format and number of group games, KO rounds for both tournaments will be single-elimination. The new format was played twice a year, concurrent with the two league tournaments. In the Apertura tournament, all Liga MX clubs will play alongside 12 of the Ascenso MX teams. The 12 Ascenso MX teams will be
2720-562: The highest total of any club during this period. The first national cup tournament organized by the FMF since its founding was the 1932-33 Copa México , in the cup's amateur era. Ram%C3%B3n Ram%C3%ADrez (footballer) Jesús Ramón Ramírez Ceceña (born 5 December 1969) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder . Ramírez was meant to be one of the best Mexican players since Hugo Sánchez , but various injuries threatened and stopped his career several times. He
2788-529: The home field advantage draw, teams can have two home games in the group stage. A blind draw will determine home field advantage in the KO rounds. From the 2019-20 season, the Copa MX will be played as a single tournament throughout the season. It will have the participation of 27 teams (15 from Liga MX and 12 from Ascenso MX) placed into nine groups of three. Respect to the development of the tournament, this maintains most of
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2856-472: The home leg after Ismael Blanco and Paolo Goltz scored for the Argentinian side. Following the two clashes in the tournament, several Lanús players were transferred to Santos Laguna in the latter months of the year, namely defender Carlos Izquierdoz , midfielder Diego "Pulpo" González and goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín . In the Clausura 2015 , Santos rebounded from a six-match losing streak to qualify for
2924-530: The inaugural tournament, in 1908, by defeating Reforma in the final. In 1919, Real España won the cup for the third year straight and were allowed to keep the trophy permanently. In all, the Copa Tower was contested 15 times with Real España winning in four times in all, the best performance of the competition. The tournament took place for the first time in 1920. The Copa Eliminatoria was contested 7 times between 1920 and 1928. Real España won it three times,
2992-526: The late 1970s, the IMSS had sponsored a national football tournament with teams from across the country. Jose Diaz Couder, IMSS head of social services in Gómez Palacio , was invited to participate in the tournaments despite the fact that he did not have a team. He appealed to the players he knew to form a team, based on Asturias F.C. In 1987 Tuberos de Veracruz, part of the Segunda División de México ,
3060-473: The national team. He played with Santos Laguna until 1994, year in which he played the final of the Mexican tournament, which he lost against Tecos UAG . His performance in the international tournaments in which Mexico national team participated, attracted the attention of several teams, and in 1994 (after he played in the final with Santos Laguna) he was transferred to Guadalajara , one of the biggest clubs in Mexico. With this team, he lived his best displays on
3128-424: The next round, at home, Santos Laguna lost 3–2 overall to the U.S. champion Kansas City Wizards. At the end of the summer tournament, Fernando Quirarte and his coaching staff stepped down; Quirarte was replaced by Sergio Bueno, who was soon sacked in favor of Luis Fernando Tena. Finishing eighth overall, Santos Laguna defeated defending champion and leader Global America 5–4 at Azteca Stadium. The Warriors qualified for
3196-464: The pavement where she was run over by another car. In February 2002, Ramírez was acquitted of charges of homicide. Ramírez received his first call-up to the senior national team in 1991 as a promising young talent, and after recovering from a tibia and fibula fracture in 1993, he played regularly for Mexico until 2000. His first major appearance for Mexico , was in the Copa América 1993 in Ecuador ;
3264-560: The playoffs and was unable to repeat its championship. At the end of the season, Benjamín Galindo sacked his two assistants before he himself was dismissed. In the Clausura 2013, Portuguese manager Pedro Caixinha was hired based on a recommendation by former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. Daniel Ludueña and Christian Suarez were transferred to the Pachuca Soccer Club in exchange for Mauro Cejas, Nestor Calderon and promising Colombian Andres Renteria. Santos Laguna finished sixth during
3332-433: The playoffs, but were eliminated in the quarter-finals, Luis Fernando Tena's contract was not renewed, and he was replaced by Eduardo De la Torre. The Warriors began 2004 well, qualifying for the Copa Libertadores by defeating Atlas Guadalajara 4–3, but were injured, inconsistent and tired in the Clausura. The club, put up for sale, was in a precarious financial position but played two tournaments and finished 14th overall. In
3400-442: The playoffs. The club defeated top-ranked Tigres UANL 2–1 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals. They faced another favorite, Chivas del Guadalajara , whom they defeated 3–0 on aggregate. In the finals they faced Gallos Blancos del Querétaro in their first Liga MX final. Santos defeated Querétaro in the first leg of the finals at Territorio Santos Modelo with a record-breaking score of 5–0; Javier "Chuletita" Orozco scored four of
3468-445: The regular season. They defeated Atlas 3–1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals and lost to Cruz Azul 0–3 and 2–1 in the semi-finals. In the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League, Santos again reached the final against Club de Fútbol Monterrey. The first game was a scoreless tie, and Monterrey won the second game 4–2. For the Apertura 2013, Santos sold Ivan Estrada to Pachuca and transferred Herculez Gomez, Gerardo Lugo and Aaron Galindo. After
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#17329091915403536-599: The rival club, caused him a lack of form, perhaps due to depression. This turned to be evident in a match between América and his former team, when he scored a goal: the moment was so shocking for him, that he didn't know how to react. Fortunately for him, that goal didn't count due to offside. His lack of form ruled him out of América at the end of the Summer 1999 season. He was then, transferred to Tigres UANL . In this team, he had difficult times to recover; he wasn't even registered with his preferred number 7 (retired in honour to
3604-522: The second time in their history. Los Guerreros finished undefeated at the top of Group 8, which included Copa Argentina winners Arsenal de Sarandí , Uruguayan league champions Peñarol and Venezuelan league runners-up Deportivo Anzoátegui . In the away leg of the Round of 16, Santos Laguna faced Argentinian side Lanús , which they lost 2-1. Darwin Quintero scored the only goal for Los Laguneros . Los Guerreros sealed their elimination by losing 2-0 in
3672-475: The sixth time for the CONCACAF Champions League , in the 2019 edition . In the Round of 16, Los Guerreros achieved an 11-2 win on aggregate against Honduran side Marathón . In the following stage, Santos Laguna defeated the New York Red Bulls in both legs, by 2-0 and 4-2 respectively. In the semi-finals, however, the team lost 5-3 on aggregate against Tigres UANL and failed to advance to the finals. In
3740-549: The stars have been placed outside of the badge. In 2018, the club used a special badge, incorporating the number '35' for the club's 35th anniversary. A sixth star was added after winning the Clausura 2018 tournament. In 1991, when the club was in danger of relegation to the second division, Santos adopted their first team song: "Es hora de ganar", by Ricardo Serna . In April 1994, Serna wrote "Santos Campeon". Two years later, Chilean composer Martin Ibarreche Wilt Labarca
3808-400: The team defeat Toluca 2-1. In the second leg, Furch scored in the 10th minute but Toluca's Gabriel Hauche levelled in the final minutes of the match, which finished 1-1. Santos Laguna earned its sixth league title, whilst Djaniny Tavares finished the tournament as the top goal scorer, netting fourteen times, the eighth time a Santos Laguna player has achieved this feat. The team qualified for
3876-399: The team for the first time qualify for the playoffs in the First Division and managed to reach the final coinciding with their tenth anniversary of founding, though lost in overtime in the second leg of the final against Club Deportivo Estudiantes Tecos who were coached by Victor Manuel Vucetich . In 1994, key player Ramón Ramírez left for Guadalajara but Santos qualified for the playoffs
3944-450: The teams of the Segunda División de México were also included into the competition with the exception of the 1956–57 , 1963-64 , 1994-95 and 1995-96 editions. Upon its return in 2012, the newly rebranded Copa MX was played twice a year ( Apertura and Clausura tournaments), concurrent with the two league tournaments. In the Apertura tournament, 14 of the Liga MX teams not involved in
4012-566: The third league during the 1996 regular season, and Santos Laguna won their first First División title with new player Jared Borghetti . In the Verano 1997 tournament, Santos Laguna was eliminated by Guadalajara 5–0 in the Estadio Jalisco. Santos Laguna played poorly in the Invierno 1997 tournament, winning three games out of 17 and tied for last in the standings with Pumas UNAM and UAG Tecos. In 1998
4080-574: The title, losing 4–3 to Toluca. For the Apertura Christian Benitez returned to the club, contributing to their rise to the top of the table and scoring 14 goals. The Saints lost 3–0 to Monterrey, their second consecutive final loss. In the Clausura Ruben Omar Romano, unpopular with fans, was dismissed on February 20, 2011. Two days later, Diego Cocca debuted as coach in a 2–0 loss to Cruz Azul. Cocca lost his first six games before
4148-486: The winter 2001 season Santos Laguna, with eight losses, failed to qualify for the playoffs and finished eighth overall. In summer 2002, the Warriors were fourth in the overall standings but were eliminated 1–0 in the semi-finals by Necaxa at the Estadio Corona. Santos Laguna qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup that year for the second time. The Warriors defeated Tauro FC of Panama by aggregate score of 5–3; in
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#17329091915404216-556: Was commissioned to write "Verdiblanco el corazon". In 1997 Serna wrote "Hymn to the Fans", and in May 2001 the club introduced "Venceremos". Yahir of La Academia sang a song celebrating the club's 25th anniversary. On December 9, 2010, Santos formed a partnership with Scottish champions Celtic . Like Celtic, Santos wear a green-and-white hooped kit and the clubs regularly mention each other on Twitter and Facebook. On January 10, 2013, Santos formed
4284-479: Was one of the team's best seasons. With the arrival of the Ecuadorian Christian Benitez, Santos Laguna lost only one match and was visited by Pele. For the Clausura 2008, the club scored 36 goals in the regular season. On June 1, 2008 Santos Laguna won their third Clausura championship, defeating Cruz Azul. The club began Apertura 2008 at Azteca Stadium against America. Clausura 2009 was disastrous for
4352-496: Was one of the top Mexican footballers in the 1990s, but despite the speculations surrounding his talents, he never moved to Europe to play for a much more competitive club. Ramirez started his career in Santos Laguna in 1990, and since the beginning, he showed his skills in the midfield. His talent made him one of the most promising players of the time, and was rewarded with a call for the Mexico national football team in 1991. In
4420-645: Was purchased by IMSS and moved to Santa Cruz, Tlaxcala . The first Santos Laguna team spent less than a year in Tlaxcala before moving to Gómez Palacio. A lack of facilities spurred efforts to obtain Moctezuma Stadium (Estadio Corona) in Torreon, owned by John Abusaid, and the Saints made their first home in the former Estadio Corona. On September 4, 1988 Los Guerreros played their first game as Santos Laguna, winning 2–0. When
4488-430: Was restructured, players were cut and Santos Laguna did not qualify for the playoffs. In the 2005 Clausura, the Warriors' Vicente Matias Vuoso won the scoring championship with 15 points and Rodrigo Ruiz set a Mexican record for scoring passes with 12 assists. Santos Laguna was plagued by injuries during the Apertura tournament. The Clausura 2006 tournament was disastrous for the club. [REDACTED] The Apertura 2007
4556-454: Was the Mexican football cup tournament. The first season of the professional era was held in 1942–43 . The cup tournament was not held in several years (1976–1988, 1992–1994, 1997–2012) and currently the competition has been paused since the 2019–20 edition . It was the first tournament that included teams from different parts of Mexico and was considered a prestigious competition, especially during its earlier years of existence. The purpose of
4624-460: Was white with green stripes and letters (similar to that of Santos FC ). In 1991, when Grupo Modelo bought the club, the crest became similar to the current one. In 1996, a star was added to the badge after winning their first title in the Invierno 1996 tournament. After winning their second title in 2001, another star was added and switched to a darker shade of green with a black outline. As of 2012,
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