The captain of Atlas FC, Aldo Rocha, apologized to Xolos Femenil after controversy arose on social media over how the players' photos were handled in the locker room of Estadio Caliente. After the match between Xolos and Atlas in matchday 11 of the 2025 Clausura Tournament of Liga MX, Xolos Femenil players shared images on social media showing how the players' photos were removed from the locker room and placed in a corner to create a more neutral environment for the visiting team.
In response to the controversy, Aldo Rocha reached out to Xolos captain, Inglis Hernández, via social media to offer apologies and explain that the intention was to have a neutral space like any other stadium in Liga MX. Rocha assured that there was no intention to disrespect the institution, stadium, or Xolos team. The captain of Atlas expressed his wishes for success for the border team and sent a message of respect and goodwill.
The incident that occurred in the locker rooms of Estadio Caliente, where Xolos and Atlas faced off, drew attention due to how the photographs of the Xolos Femenil players were handled in the visitors' locker room, which was decorated in a way that caused discomfort among fans. Following Atlas's thrilling 3-4 victory over Xolos, controversy arose regarding how the images of the soccer players were removed and placed in a corner of the locker room, sparking discontent on social media and generating a response and apology from Aldo Rocha, captain of Atlas FC.
