With Necaxa on the bye week, the match between Santos Laguna and Querétaro meant a winner would go to the top of the table with just two more weeks to go. Santos seized the opportunity, getting a golazo from Matheus Dória and putting the screws to Gallos Blancos defensively.
The match started off on a frenetic pace, with Querétaro getting a couple of chances early but Jonathan Orozco was up to the challenge, turning the shots away. Santos pressed and took their time to set up plays, but Querétaro was up for the challenge and looked to be well in control of the match.