 he ranked second in the goal scoring table behind Blas Perez with Ariel having 12 goals scored throughout the Clausura 2011 season.With the championship Irapuato received the chance of playing the promotional final against Tijuana however Irapuato lost with a margin of one goal (1-2) and missed out the opportunity of playing in the Mexican First division.during the Apertura 2011 season or Ariel's 3rd season with Irapuato, they reached the play offs but were eliminated by cross town rivals León in the quarter finals with a combined score of 0-3.