Xolos have found the formula for an unbeaten start in their first three games, even as leaders, and that in large part to the methodology of Sebastián "El Loco" Abreu, who has given confidence to Mexicans. The Uruguayan came out in his most recent game against Atlético San Luis with up to 8 Mexicans in his starting eleven, a situation in which he already echoed his plan and that also is a way to take advantage of Mexican talent.
"My motto is; The foreigner who arrives has to demonstrate that he is better than the Mexican", he highlighted recently about his bet on the formed in Mexico, which has borne fruit in this Apertura 2026. Abreu stands out for his leadership in a team with good players among them; Gilberto Mora, a player called one of the most important prospects to have emerged from the border squad, as well as young players who have arrived like Yael Padilla.
What did Abreu say after the draw against San Luis?
Sebastián Abreu spoke about the game and especially about Gilberto Mora: "There's no need to worry (about Mora's level against San Luis), a player of that class, who gives that effort, who tactically understands how to help the team, is a great evolution for a 17-year-old boy, let's not forget that he's 17 and technically he's implacable".
"The intelligence of a team is that when it knows it can't or the characteristics of the game are giving it not to have that game associated is important. It would be nice to say: ‘let's propose, let's press high, let's generate more possibilities and in the counter go 1-0’. I'm going with zero points and I'm not here to generate satisfaction of not getting results", he highlighted in a press conference.
Mejía attacks Abreu's approach against San Luis
Diego Mejía didn't like Abreu's approach: "The truth is that I admire (Abreu), I don't know how to convince a complete team and the best Mexican player of the moment to run after the ball. My respects to the coach, it must be very hard for a player to play like this".
"I have to be super honest, I've never faced a line of seven defenders. I didn't want to break the game because I didn't see it necessary, I didn't want to get into the game that they wanted", highlighted the strategist of the potosinos.
Currently, Xolos of Club Tijuana are in the first position of the Liga MX table, with 7 points obtained in their first three games, without suffering any defeat. Their next game will be against Cruz Azul at the Caliente stadium, on August 17, 2026.
What's next?
Xolos of Club Tijuana are preparing to face Cruz Azul in their next game, on August 17, 2026, at the Caliente stadium. With their current winning streak and their focus on Mexican talent, Xolos seek to maintain their position in the Liga MX table.
