Gilberto Mora’s late strike seals Club Tijuana’s 1-0 win over León
Club Tijuana claimed their second straight Liga MX Apertura 2026 victory on Friday, July 25, beating León 1-0 at Estadio Caliente. Gilberto Mora converted a 53rd-minute penalty after Juan Guevara’s handball inside the box. The win lifts Xolos to six points from two games and keeps them unbeaten under Sebastián Abreu.
How the game unfolded
Coming off a 3-1 win over Tigres UANL, Xolos started strongly but León controlled much of the first half. Club Tijuana’s best chance came in stoppage time when Adonis Preciado’s penalty was saved by Óscar García. Mora entered at the break and, five minutes into the second half, the referee pointed to the spot after Guevara’s handball. Mora made no mistake and sent the home crowd into raptures.
Why this win matters for Club Tijuana
The goal sealed three points and extended Xolos’ unbeaten start to the season. Under Abreu, Club Tijuana have now beaten León three times in a row, a key scalp in Liga MX. With four goals scored and just one conceded, Xolos lead the table with a +3 goal difference after two games. Their early-season form puts them among the title contenders.
What’s next for Xolos?
Abreu stressed the rivalry’s importance and said the team’s focus remains on continuing to collect points. Club Tijuana travel to Atlético San Luis on August 1, facing a side currently 13th in the standings. Xolos will look to extend their two-game winning run and stay in the title hunt.
Liga MX standings: Club Tijuana sit top with six points from two wins, four goals scored and one conceded (+3 goal difference). Their next fixture is away to Atlético San Luis on August 1.
