Whether you realized it earlier in the season after Djaniny’s second hat trick of the year, whether you’re realizing it now, or whether you haven’t even realized it yet is irrelevant. Santos Laguna is for real.
Other clubs have been getting the attention, whether it was Pumas’ hot start or América’s unbeaten run or even Xolos shutout streak. But Santos flew under the radar, even as the points accumulated and the club ascended the table. The only recognition afforded the club was mostly accolades for Djaniny, who by the end of Week 9 had tied the previous season’s leading goalscorers.