Xolos de Tijuana remain unbeaten in second place of the Apertura 2026 after beating Cruz Azul in a thrilling Liga MX match. The team led by Sebastián Abreu proposed a back-and-forth game, but Xolos de Tijuana took advantage of Cruz Azul's defensive mistake to take the lead in the score.
What happened in the match?
The match began with an intense pace, with both teams seeking victory. Xolos de Tijuana remained firm in defense, while Cruz Azul's offense sought to find the weakness in Xolos' defense. At 43 minutes of the first half, Gilberto Mora appeared in the area and served the pass for Ignacio Rivero's appearance, who opened the scoring with a header.
Why is it important for Club Tijuana?
The Xolos de Tijuana's victory is important for the team, as it allows them to maintain the second position in the Apertura 2026 table. Xolos de Tijuana also remain unbeaten in the season, giving them great confidence to face their next rivals.
What comes next?
Xolos de Tijuana will face Guadalajara Chivas in their next Liga MX match. Xolos de Tijuana must maintain their pace and confidence to continue adding wins in the season.
Currently, Xolos de Tijuana are in second place in the Apertura 2026, with 10 units and a goal difference of +3. Xolos de Tijuana are also unbeaten in the season, with a record of 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 matches. The next round, Xolos de Tijuana will face Guadalajara Chivas in a decisive match for the Liga MX classification.
