# Atlante beat FC Juárez 1-0, leaving Juárez the first team out of Apertura 2026 Liguilla contention

Nico Carrera scored in the 76th minute in Ciudad Juárez; Mexican outlets report the hosts are now mathematically eliminated.

By The Signal Edition | Sports / Soccer
Published: 2026-10-21T03:28:44Z
Updated: 2026-10-21T03:28:44Z
Canonical: https://www.thesignaledition.com/article/juarez-atlante-liga-mx-apertura-2026-jornada-13-satadw
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## Summary
- Atlante won 1-0 at FC Juárez on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Matchday 13.
- Nico Carrera scored the only goal, in the 76th minute, according to Excélsior.
- Excélsior and TV Azteca both report Juárez are mathematically eliminated, with four matches left; Juárez have 4 points.

## The result

Atlante beat FC Juárez 1-0 at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez on Tuesday night in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Matchday 13, according to Excélsior and TV Azteca. Nico Carrera scored the only goal in the 76th minute, Excélsior reported, finishing a move that began with a cross from Martín Sarrafiore. TV Azteca also credited Carrera with the opening goal but did not give a minute. [1](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/deportes/atlante-mantiene-vivo-sueno-y-elimina-fc-juarez-apertura-2026) [2](https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/primer-equipo-eliminado-del-apertura-2026-juarez)

The match was part of Matchday 13 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 and was played in Ciudad Juárez, according to match listings from Futbol Total. That listing showed both clubs with one win, one draw and three losses in their previous five games. [3](https://futboltotal.futbol/partido/fc-juarez-vs-atlante-fc-liga-mx-2026-10-21)

## Juárez eliminated

TV Azteca reports that FC Juárez are mathematically out of Liguilla contention with four matchdays still to play, the first team eliminated from the tournament. Juárez have 4 points from one win, one draw and 11 losses, last in the table, with 8 goals scored and 32 conceded, the worst attack and worst defense in the league, TV Azteca said. Excélsior also describes Juárez as eliminated and gives the same 4-point total. Juárez's 32 goals conceded is the highest total in the league, TV Azteca said. [2](https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/primer-equipo-eliminado-del-apertura-2026-juarez) [1](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/deportes/atlante-mantiene-vivo-sueno-y-elimina-fc-juarez-apertura-2026)

TV Azteca adds that Juárez changed coaches after parting ways with Pedro Caixinha, but that the arrival of Gustavo Lema did not improve results. [2](https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/primer-equipo-eliminado-del-apertura-2026-juarez)

## Atlante and what is next

Excélsior says the win keeps Atlante's Liguilla hopes alive. Its report and other sources give different point totals for Atlante, so this article does not state one. Four regular-season matches remain. [1](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/deportes/atlante-mantiene-vivo-sueno-y-elimina-fc-juarez-apertura-2026)

Juárez visit Necaxa on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Mexico City, and Atlante host Atlético San Luis the same night at 9 p.m. at Estadio Banorte, according to Excélsior. [1](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/deportes/atlante-mantiene-vivo-sueno-y-elimina-fc-juarez-apertura-2026)

## Reporting sources
1. [Excélsior: Atlante mantiene vivo el sueño y elimina a FC Juárez del Apertura 2026](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/deportes/atlante-mantiene-vivo-sueno-y-elimina-fc-juarez-apertura-2026) (2026-10-20)
2. [TV Azteca Deportes: Juárez es el primer equipo eliminado del Apertura 2026](https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/primer-equipo-eliminado-del-apertura-2026-juarez) (2026-10-20)
3. [Futbol Total: FC Juárez vs Atlante FC, Liga MX 2026](https://futboltotal.futbol/partido/fc-juarez-vs-atlante-fc-liga-mx-2026-10-21) (2026-10-20)