Necaxa Dominates Tijuana With 3-0 Victory in Liga MX

In a commanding performance at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, Necaxa secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Club Tijuana on March 20, 2026, marking a significant turnaround after a five-match winless streak in Liga MX. The match kicked off at 9:00 PM local time and saw Necaxa demonstrate their attacking prowess against a struggling Tijuana side.

The scoring opened just before halftime when Javier Ruiz found the back of the net with a powerful shot from inside the area. Following a series of rebounds that Tijuana failed to clear, Ruiz seized the opportunity and fired a close-range shot past goalkeeper Toño Rodríguez, making it 1-0.

As the second half commenced, Tijuana's situation worsened. Just before the break, Kevin Castañeda was initially shown a red card for a foul on Cristian Calderón, but after a lengthy VAR review, the decision was downgraded to a yellow card, allowing Tijuana to keep all ten players on the field.

However, Tijuana could not capitalize on this reprieve. Instead, it was Necaxa who continued to dominate the match. Just 11 minutes into the second half, Ruiz struck again, expertly maneuvering into space on the left flank before unleashing a right-footed shot that nestled into the far corner of the net, doubling the lead to 2-0.

With the game nearing its conclusion, Necaxa sealed their victory in the 75th minute. Ricardo Monreal delivered a well-placed cross into the box, where Tomás Badaloni, unmarked, headed the ball into the net, extending the lead to 3-0. This goal not only confirmed the win but also showcased Necaxa's dominance throughout the match.

The statistics from the match reflected Necaxa's control. They enjoyed 54.9% possession compared to Tijuana's 45.1%, and their offensive efforts were evident with 20 total shots, nine of which were on target. In contrast, Tijuana managed only eight shots, with just two hitting the target. Additionally, Necaxa earned six corner kicks while Tijuana had only one, further highlighting the disparity in their attacking capabilities.

Defensively, Necaxa held strong, with only two saves required from their goalkeeper, while Tijuana's keeper had to make a total of six saves under pressure. The match concluded with a final score of 3-0, giving Necaxa a much-needed boost in the Liga MX standings, where they now sit 10th with 13 points after 12 matches. Meanwhile, Tijuana remains just below them in 11th place with 12 points.

This victory is a crucial turning point for Necaxa, who had been struggling to find form in recent weeks. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures as they aim to climb further up the league table.

As the Liga MX season progresses, fans will be eager to see if Necaxa can maintain this level of performance, while Tijuana will need to regroup and find a way to improve their fortunes in the coming matches.