 Irapuato bought Ariel for the Apertura 2010 season, Ariel led Irapuato to the play offs eventually losing in the semifinals against Veracruz 3-2.He received the Captain armband during that season and captained Irapuato until his retirement.In his second season with Irapuato during the Clausura 2011 season Ariel captained Irapuato to the Final against Tijuana, he played an Important role by scoring in the Semi final against Atlante UTN and securing the final for Irapuato.