Atlético San Luis

Club Atlético de San Luis is a Mexican professional football club based in San Luis Potosí. It competes in the Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football. Founded in 2013, replacing the defunct club of the city (San Luis FC) after its relocation to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. The club was promoted to Liga MX in 2019.

After the Clausura 2013 season, San Luis F.C., San Luis Potosí's first division franchise, was relocated to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas and became Chiapas F.C., leaving the city without a first division team. Jacobo Payán Latuff, owner of Estadio Alfonso Lastras and one of the largest employers of this state, acquired the Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz franchise from the Ascenso MX and relocated it to the city of San Luis Potosí. This sale happened after La Piedad, who recently won promotion, was relocated to Veracruz.

Albeit the identity confusion, Atlético San Luis is essentially a resurrection of San Luis Fútbol Club, geographically and aesthetically speaking. This is clearly reflected in the new shield that keeps the traditional blue and gold colors of the state of San Luis Potosí, although in darker hues.

The Apertura 2013 was their first tournament in the Ascenso MX, in which they gained access to their first league play, finishing seventh place in the overall standings, later to be eliminated by Necaxa in the quarterfinals. The first leg was held at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez with a score of 2–0 in favor of Necaxa set, and back at the Victoria Stadium (Aguascalientes) with a score of 2–0 in favor of Necaxa, and so Atletico San Luis was eliminated 4–0 on aggregate.

The Jaguares de Chiapas franchise nearly moved back to San Luis Potosí in time for the 2016–17 Liga MX season. However, the deal fell through causing San Luis Potosí to be unable to register for the Ascenso MX nor the top-tier league. The 2016–17 season ended up being a season without football for the city of San Luis Potosí.^[3][4]

On 16 March 2017 Atlético Madrid announced a 50% ownership of the club along with the Government of San Luis Potosí and other minority owners.^[2] The goal was for Atlético Madrid to carry their club talents to San Luis Potosí. The club was expected to compete in the Ascenso MX for the 2017–18 season. Manager Salvador Reyes Jr. intended on relying on prospects from Atletico Madrid's academy to supplement his roster for the 2017–2018 campaign.^[5]

On April 24, 2017, the club officially began operations, this date is regarded as Atletico de San Luis' anniversary date.

On 5 May 2019, Atlético San Luis beat rivals Dorados de Sinaloa for the second consecutive time in a tournament final, thus promoting them to the first division of Mexican football.

In the Apertura 2021, they finished 12th after an inconsistent run and were eliminated in the repechaje by Santos Laguna. The team showed improvement in the Clausura 2022, finishing 10th and advancing to the playoffs. They defeated Monterrey in the repechaje, but fell narrowly to eventual finalists Pachuca in the quarterfinals, losing 5-4 on aggregate.

During the 2023 Apertura season, Atlético San Luis reached the semi-finals, losing to eventual season winners Club América.

Atlético San Luis play their home matches at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí. The stadium capacity is 25,709 people. It is owned by Jacobo Payán Latuff, and its surface is covered by natural grass. The stadium was opened in May 1999.

As of 2 January 2025^[6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

• Official website (in Spanish)