Real Salt Lake Faces Tough Loss in Leagues Cup Match Against Atlético de San Luis

Real Salt Lake Faces Tough Loss in Leagues Cup Match Against Atlético de San Luis

Real Salt Lake faced a tough loss against Atlético de San Luis in a Leagues Cup match in Sandy. Despite a 2-2 tie in regulation, San Luis emerged victorious in a penalty-kick shootout, winning 4-1. The defeat followed RSL's previous shootout victory against Club América. RSL initially took the lead with a goal from Braian Ojeda, but San Luis equalized and then took the lead before Ojeda scored again to level the score.

Despite dominating possession, RSL fell short in the number of shots taken, with San Luis holding a slight advantage. The team will face Queretaro in their final Phase One match on August 6. The Leagues Cup features 18 MLS and 18 Liga MX teams, with the top four from each league advancing to the quarterfinals. RSL's chances of progressing to the knockout phase are slim, requiring a win against Queretaro and favorable results from other matches.

In conclusion, Real Salt Lake's loss to Atlético de San Luis in the Leagues Cup was a setback after their previous shootout victory. The team will need to regroup and secure a win against Queretaro to keep their slim hopes alive in the tournament.