ZACATEPEC DE HIDALGO, Mexico (Interstat) — Atlante began its Liga de Expansión MX season with a 3-1 victory over Min de Zacatecas on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Estadio Agustín Coruco Díaz.

Luis Calzadilla opened the scoring in the 19th minute for the hosts. Substitute Andrés Mendoza doubled the lead before halftime in the 38th. Min de Zacatecas found a late consolation through Samuel González in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.

The visitors played the final minutes a man down after Jesús Lara received a red card in the 79th minute. Anderson Villacorta and Jairón Charcopa received yellow cards. Atlante, projected as a strong favorite, outperformed a statistical simulator’s predicted draw to start its campaign with a win.