Club Tijuana and Monterrey played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Liga MX on October 5, 2025. Originally reported by ESPN, the match saw the Xoloitzcuintles take the lead twice, only for Argentine striker Germán Berterame to peg them back on both occasions.
How did the match unfold?
Frank Thierry Boya opened the scoring for Tijuana in the 12th minute, giving the home side a dream start. Monterrey pressed, however, and found an equalizer in the 45+6th minute, right before halftime, through a Berterame header. The second half began with another Berterame goal in the 57th minute, putting Rayados ahead for the first time. Tijuana's response was swift. Just three minutes later, Adonis Preciado scored the definitive 2-2, finishing a team move that rewarded the side's persistence.
The statistics reflected a balanced and combative game. Monterrey enjoyed 55% possession to Tijuana's 45%. The visitors also created more chances, with 14 total shots and 6 on target, while Tijuana registered 10 total shots and 5 on frame. Both goalkeepers were busy: Tijuana's keeper made 4 saves and his Monterrey counterpart made 3. The play was physical, with 24 total fouls (10 by Tijuana, 14 by Monterrey) and two yellow cards shown to each side.
What is the context of this result today?
This result from last year is part of the club's recent history, as they now find themselves in a solid position in the 2026-27 season. Currently, Club Tijuana sits in 6th place in the Liga MX table with 10 points, from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their first five matches. Their recent form over the last two weeks reads 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 7, giving them a positive goal difference of +1. In the title race, they remain 3 points behind the leaders, Club America.
Forward G. Mora is the team's top scorer in the current campaign, with 2 goals in 4 appearances. You can check the squad's detailed performance on our stats page and follow the table's evolution in the standings section.
What's next for Club Tijuana?
The team is coming off a heavy 5-2 defeat to Guadalajara Chivas on August 22. Now, the focus shifts to the next challenge. Club Tijuana will host U.N.A.M. Pumas at home on August 29. The Pumas arrive for the match placed 9th in the standings, promising a tight and crucial duel for both sides' aspirations. A win would allow the Xolos to stay in the upper part of the table and close the gap on the frontrunners. Planning for this key fixture is already underway, and fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
