Atlas and Querétaro Battle to a Goalless Draw

On March 22, 2026, Atlas and Querétaro faced off at Estadio Jalisco, resulting a stalemate and a match characterized by missed opportunities and tactical battles. The game ended with both teams unable to find the net, concluding at 0-0.

Atlas dominated possession throughout the match, holding 64.1% compared to Querétaro's 35.9%. This control was evident from the outset, with Atlas launching 17 total shot attempts, of which three were on target. Querétaro, on the other hand, managed 13 attempts with just two reaching the goal.

The match, officiated by referee Luis Alfredo García Rodríguez, saw a series of substitutions and yellow cards that added to the intensity. Querétaro's Bernardo Parra received a yellow card at the 84th minute, and Ali Avila followed suit just 34 minutes into the match. This marked a total of two yellow cards for Querétaro, whereas Atlas remained disciplined without any bookings.

Substitutions played a key role late into the game. For Querétaro, Waldo Madrid replaced Jhojan Julio, and Eduardo Perez Reyes came on for Mateo Coronel, both substitutions occurring at the 89th minute. Atlas made their own adjustments with Sergio Ismael Hernandez Flores substituting for Diego Gonzalez at the 81st minute, Eduardo Aguirre replacing Augustín Rodríguez at the 72nd minute, and Luis Gamboa coming on for Paulo Ramírez at the 59th minute.

The match statistics indicate that Atlas managed to earn three corner kicks, compared to Querétaro's seven, which highlights the latter's attempts to create scoring chances through set pieces. Goalkeepers also played a decisive role, with Atlas saving two shots and Querétaro making three saves to maintain the clean slate.

After this match, Atlas remains positioned mid-table with a record of five wins, three draws, and four losses across 12 games, accumulating 18 points and a goal difference of -2. Querétaro, conversely, continues to struggle at the bottom of the standings with only one win from 11 matches, alongside five draws and five losses, totaling just eight points and a goal difference of -8.

Fans and analysts alike had anticipated a more thrilling encounter, especially considering Atlas' higher standing and home advantage. The lack of goals, coupled with the tactical approaches from both sides, left much to be desired. Atlas, known for their attacking prowess, failed to capitalize on their possession, a trend that will need addressing if they hope to climb the ranks.

Querétaro's performance, though lacking a win, showed resilience. The team managed to hold off a stronger Atlas side, which could be a positive takeaway for their upcoming fixtures. The draw, albeit disappointing for both teams, reflects the competitive nature of Liga MX where every point can be precious.

With the league continuing, both teams will need to regroup and reassess their strategies. Atlas, with their sights set on improving their standing, must find ways to convert possession into goals. On the flip side, Querétaro will look to build on this draw, hoping it can serve to galvanize their efforts to escape the relegation zone.

Fans will be watching closely to see how both teams respond to this match. The next fixtures will be telling, especially for Querétaro, who need to turn their fortunes around quickly. Meanwhile, Atlas must leverage their possession advantage into tangible results on the scoreboard.