Pachuca and Cruz Azul secure key Liga MX victories

In the Liga MX Apertura 2026, Pachuca secured a 2-0 away victory against FC Juárez. Salomón Rondón scored in the 53rd minute, marking his 48th goal in 100 matches for Pachuca and solidifying his position as the tournament's leading scorer with seven goals. Alán Bautista added a second goal in stoppage time to secure the win for the Tuzos, while FC Juárez remains at the bottom of the table with seven consecutive losses.

In another match, Cruz Azul defeated Santos Laguna 1-0 thanks to a late goal by José Paradela in the 89th minute. Paradela's contribution followed an unexpected absence from the starting lineup due to a domestic burn injury. The victory moves Cruz Azul to sixth place in the standings with 12 points. The match also featured the return of midfielder Erik Lira following a failed transfer to AS Monaco.