Mexican Media Compares Alajuelense to Bottom-Ranked Santos Laguna
The Costa Rican club faces scrutiny from Mexican sports outlet amidst club World Cup discussions.
In a recent report by Mexican sports media TNT Sports, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense has been compared unfavorably to Santos Laguna, the team languishing at the bottom of the Liga MX standings for the Clausura 2025. The comparison arose during the ongoing debates and controversial discussions surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup.
The article suggested, "Did Alajuelense show much courage?
The Costa Rican club does not even surpass Santos, the worst team in Mexico this Clausura 2025," which elicited various reactions from fans and commentators alike.
The publication paired a graphic highlighting the current ranking of clubs in the CONCACAF region, where Santos Laguna is positioned at 44th and Alajuelense at 45th.
This statistic has fueled online discussions among users, with comments reflecting skepticism about the viability of Alajuelense's participation in the World Cup.
Notable reactions from social media included remarks questioning the basis of Alajuelense's ambitions for international competition, with users stating, “And they want us to support them in the World Cup, nobody would go to see that fifth-rate team,” and “Santos would outplay those dudes.”
Additionally, an audience is expected to convene on April 23 to address the ongoing legal case involving Alajuelense against León, Pachuca, and FIFA, pertaining to claims related to club eligibility and representation.
The public screening of comments on the article has been limited exclusively to subscribers, ensuring transparency and accountability among commentators, where users’ full names and identification numbers are disclosed alongside their comments.
The article suggested, "Did Alajuelense show much courage?
The Costa Rican club does not even surpass Santos, the worst team in Mexico this Clausura 2025," which elicited various reactions from fans and commentators alike.
The publication paired a graphic highlighting the current ranking of clubs in the CONCACAF region, where Santos Laguna is positioned at 44th and Alajuelense at 45th.
This statistic has fueled online discussions among users, with comments reflecting skepticism about the viability of Alajuelense's participation in the World Cup.
Notable reactions from social media included remarks questioning the basis of Alajuelense's ambitions for international competition, with users stating, “And they want us to support them in the World Cup, nobody would go to see that fifth-rate team,” and “Santos would outplay those dudes.”
Additionally, an audience is expected to convene on April 23 to address the ongoing legal case involving Alajuelense against León, Pachuca, and FIFA, pertaining to claims related to club eligibility and representation.
The public screening of comments on the article has been limited exclusively to subscribers, ensuring transparency and accountability among commentators, where users’ full names and identification numbers are disclosed alongside their comments.
