Tijuana Upsets Juárez 2-1 in Crucial Liga MX Clash

Friday, April 10, 2026 – 11:00 p.m. – The Estadio Benito Juárez hosted a high‑stakes Clausura‑2026 fixture as the border rivals met in a match with Liguilla implications.

Early Lead for the Bravos

Juárez broke the dead lock within the first ten minutes when Mourad El Guezouani set up Castañeda, who slotted a left‑footed finish to make it 1‑0.

Tijuana’s Turnaround

The visitors, coached by the charismatic Uruguayan Sebastián “Loco” Abreu, responded after halftime. A rebound off the Juárez goalkeeper was pounced on by Árciga, who restored parity at 52 minutes. Ten minutes later, a decisive strike sealed a 2‑1 victory for Tijuana.

What the Result Means

Both clubs remain in the hunt for a Liguilla berth. Juárez, with 16 points from 13 games (4‑4‑5), hopes to stop a 12‑match streak of conceding goals. Tijuana, after a goal‑dry spell of 225 minutes, looks to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.