The battle for the finals is on, with the best 4 teams in Mexican soccer edging ever closer to the grand final of Liguilla 2021. The first leg of semifinal 2 will be played at Corona Stadium in the city of Torreón when Santos Laguna receives Puebla this Thursday, May 20, 2021.

How do Santos Laguna and Puebla arrive?

Even though Santos Laguna ended the season on a sour note resulting in not entering the Liguilla directly and playing the game corresponding to the repechage, we have recently seen a very different team. In the repechage match, they won 5-0 against Querétaro. In the quarterfinals, they faced Monterrey, where they won with a 3-2 aggregate result. The first leg was a 2-1 victory for Santos Laguna, and the second leg was a 1-1 draw, which showcased the Santos Laguna team of the past.

Next, you will enjoy the best moments of the last match played by Santos Laguna:

(Video courtesy of www.youtube.com and the YouTube channel Fútbol MX)

Speaking of Puebla, we can affirm the following: they were not at their best in their quarterfinal matches against Atlas. The first leg played at the Atlas field was lost 0-1, while the second leg was won 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Anderson Santamaría in the 70th minute. The overall result was 1-1, but, thanks to the third place occupied in the regular phase, it assured them the pass to the semifinals at Puebla. Their matches were not as they expected, but their excellent performance throughout the tournament favored them at the time of the tiebreaker.

Next, you will enjoy the best moments of the last match played by Puebla:

(Video courtesy of www.youtube.com and the YouTube channel TV Azteca Deportes)

The background between Santos Laguna vs. Puebla

The previous 3 games:

  Santos Laguna vs Puebla

Santos Laguna vs Puebla

Last Results

Important game data

ü When is it? The game will be on Thursday, May 20, 2021

ü What time is it? The game starts at 19:05 hours ET

ü Where? Corona Stadium in the city of Torreon.

ü Where can I see it? FOX SPORTS 2, FOX SPORTS 1 USA.

Betting line for Santos Laguna vs Puebla Liga MX 2021 Semi Finals.

This match brings two of the best teams in Mexican soccer in recent years face to face. Santos Laguna seems to have already found the formula to return to his victorious path. In contrast, Puebla, playing not so well, has reached the semifinals, thanks to the magnificent performance throughout the season. That is why we placed our winning card against local Santos Laguna in the first leg of the semifinals.

• Spread: -1/2 (-109) – Santos Laguna +1/2 (-123) – Puebla
• Moneyline:  -109 – Santos Laguna +272 – Puebla
• Goals: +21/2 (+106) -21/2 (-147) 

Predictions

• Santos Laguna: %
• Puebla: %
• Draw: %

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