SANTIAGO DE QUERETARO, Mexico (Interstat) — Queretaro delivered a commanding performance Sunday, routing Atletico San Luis 5-2 in Liga MX play at Estadio La Corregidora to solidify its position in the league table.

The result, which came in the eighth week of the Mexican top-flight season, defied pregame projections. Statistical models had forecast a low-scoring draw or a narrow Queretaro victory, but the home side’s attack proved far more potent in a lopsided affair.

The match’s narrative shifted dramatically in the second half. After a first half that saw Queretaro build a multi-goal lead, Atletico San Luis showed a brief sign of life when Uruguayan attacker Abel Hernández cut into the deficit in the 56th minute. The goal, assisted by an undisclosed teammate, gave the visitors a fleeting hope of a comeback.

However, Queretaro quickly reasserted control and extinguished any momentum. The home side’s depth was on full display in stoppage time when substitute José Angulo, entering the match in the 57th minute, sealed the victory with a goal in the fourth minute of added time. The Ecuadorian forward’s contribution capped a comprehensive team performance.

Discipline became an issue for Queretaro as it managed the large lead, with three players receiving yellow cards in the second half. Jorge Hernández was booked in the 55th minute, followed by Gabriel Rojas in the 70th and Pablo Barrera in the 77th.

The victory improves Queretaro’s Liga MX record to 12 wins, 11 losses and five draws this season. The team’s overall record across all competitions is identical. The loss further dampens a difficult campaign for Atletico San Luis, which falls to 9-18-3 in both Liga MX and overall.

The teams’ previous meeting this season, last August, was a tighter contest, with Queretaro also emerging victorious 3-2. Sunday’s result continues that trend and provides Queretaro with positive momentum heading into a congested part of its schedule.

Queretaro will face a quick turnaround, hosting Cruz Azul on Tuesday before traveling to face Club Puebla on Friday. Atletico San Luis, meanwhile, continues a busy week, scheduled to host Santos Laguna on Wednesday before a trip to face FC JJK Jyvaskyla next Saturday.