Atlas got a great result as they opened their semifinal with a 1-0 away win over a Pumas team that was dominated at times. Atlas was by far the more prepared team and took advantage of a cautious Pumas team that had no answer after going down a goal. Atlas’ coach Diego Cocca totally dominated Pumas’ coach Andres Lillini with the perfect plan that neutralized a Pumas team that was riding high after defeating America. The result now forces Pumas to not only need to win in Estadio Jalisco on Sunday, but to do so by a two goal difference as a one goal win would still give Atlas the ticket to the Liga MX final because of their better season record.