Necaxa Ends Winless Streak With 3-0 Victory Over Tijuana

In a commanding performance, Necaxa defeated Club Tijuana 3-0 on March 20, 2026, at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, breaking a five-match winless streak in Liga MX. The victory was significant for Necaxa, who now sits 10th in the league standings with 13 points after 12 matches.

The match saw Javier Ruiz shine, scoring both the first and second goals for the home side. Ruiz opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalizing on a scramble in the box to fire a powerful shot past Tijuana goalkeeper Toño Rodríguez. This goal came after a series of unsuccessful attempts by both teams to break the deadlock, with the first half largely dominated by defensive play.

As the game progressed, tensions rose, particularly when Tijuana's Kevin Castañeda was initially shown a red card for a foul on Cristian Calderón in the 40th minute. However, after a lengthy VAR review, the decision was downgraded to a yellow card, allowing Tijuana to continue with a full squad.

After the break, Necaxa continued to assert their dominance. Ruiz struck again in the 56th minute, deftly maneuvering into space before unleashing a right-footed shot that nestled into the far corner of the net, doubling the lead to 2-0.

In the 75th minute, Necaxa sealed the match with a third goal. Ricardo Monreal delivered a pinpoint cross to Tomás Badaloni, who headed the ball home with ease, making the score 3-0 and effectively ending any hopes for a Tijuana comeback.

The match statistics reflected Necaxa's control of the game, with 54.9% possession compared to Tijuana's 45.1%. Necaxa also outperformed Tijuana in shots, registering 20 attempts with 9 on target, while Tijuana managed only 8 shots, with just 2 hitting the target. The defensive efforts from Necaxa were bolstered by 6 corner kicks and 2 saves from their goalkeeper, further illustrating their superiority on the night.

This win is a much-needed boost for Necaxa, who had struggled in recent weeks, managing only draws and losses prior to this match. Coach's strategy to focus on aggressive attacking play paid off, particularly through the performances of Ruiz and Badaloni, who were instrumental in the team's success.

As for Tijuana, the defeat leaves them in 11th place with 12 points, struggling with consistency this season. Their inability to convert possession into goals has been a recurring issue, and this match was no exception. They must regroup quickly, as the competition in Liga MX intensifies.

With this victory, Necaxa not only secured three crucial points but also restored confidence in their squad. The fans at Estadio Victoria celebrated a much-needed win, hoping this marks the beginning of a turnaround for the team in the ongoing season.