Photos: Atlanta United eliminated from Leagues Cup by Santos Laguna

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Photos: Atlanta United eliminated from Leagues Cup by Santos Laguna

Atlanta United lost to Santos Laguna on penalty kicks in Leagues Cup play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.

Atlanta United players react after Santos Laguna eliminated them from the League Cup in a 5-3 penalty shootout during the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Santos Laguna players celebrate after winning 5-3 in penalties against Atlanta United during the League Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Santos Laguna players celebrate after winning 5-3 in penalties against Atlanta United during the League Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Santos Laguna players react after winning 5-3 in penalties against Atlanta United during the League Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Santos Laguna forward José Juan Macías reacts after scoring the winning penalty kick against Atlanta United during the Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Santos Laguna forward José Juan Macías attempts a penalty kick against Atlanta United during the Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
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The Atlanta United players watched forward Jamal Thiare after he missed a penalty kick against Liga MX Santos Laguna during the Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. Santos won 5-3 in penalty kicks.
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Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino reacts after scoring a penalty kick during the Leagues Cup match against Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Santos Laguna forward Duván Vergara reacts after scoring a penalty against Atlanta United during the Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze rallies the crowd after scoring the first goal on a penalty kick against Santos Laguna in the Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze scores the opening goal from the penalty spot against Santos Laguna in the Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiare reacts after missing a shot during the second half of a Leagues Cup match against Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiare is fouled by Santos Laguna defender Bruno Agustin Amione during the second half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiare attempts to shoot as Santos Laguna goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo looks on during the second half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon dribbles against Santos Laguna defender Anderson Santamaría during the second half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Xande Silva (right) battles for the ball against Santos Laguna forward Diego Medina during the second half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba reacts after getting fouled during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a Leagues Cup match against Santos Laguna on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United forward Daniel Rios heads the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup match against Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Santos Laguna forward Javier Correa (center) fights for the ball against Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz during the first half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen (left) fights for the ball against Santos Laguna forward Javier Correa during the first half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Pedro Amador (18) battles for possession against Santos Laguna forward Antony Lozano during the first half of a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Santos Laguna fans celebrate after defeating Atlanta United 5-3 in penalty kicks in a Leagues Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United interim head coach Rob Valentino reacts after a referee call during the second half in a Leagues Cup match against Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United head coach Rob Valentino speaks with his staff during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta United supporters chant as they enter the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Leagues Cup match against Liga MX Santos Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Christopher Medrano, 12, from Lawrenceville heads a ball outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the Leagues Cup match between Liga MX Santos Laguna and the Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Sean Wood, Crystal Almodóvar, Damarys Flores and Jean Silva (right to left) from Savannah, pose in front of the Falcon statue moments before the Leagues Cup match between Liga MX Santos Laguna and the Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. “ We came to honor our dad who passed away and he was a huge Santos fan” Crystal said.

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Atlanta United players react after Santos Laguna eliminated them from the League Cup in a 5-3 penalty shootout during the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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