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Xolos de Tijuana and Puebla draw 0-0 in Liga MX match
Xolos de Tijuana and Club Puebla played to a 0-0 draw during Matchday 12 of the Apertura 2026 tournament at Estadio Caliente. The result leaves both teams with 16 points, keeping them in contention for the Liguilla playoffs.
Despite Tijuana controlling possession and recording 23 shots—six on target—Puebla's defense and goalkeeper Ricardo Gutiérrez managed to maintain a clean sheet. Puebla finished the match with seven shots, three of which were on target.
The match was notable for the absence of Xolos midfielder Gilberto Mora, who was not included in the squad. While coach Sebastián “Loco” Abreu previously cited hip discomfort as the reason for Mora's absence in the prior matchday, his total exclusion from the bench has fueled speculation regarding physical precautions or potential interest from European clubs following the player's 18th birthday.
Entities
Club Puebla · Estadio Caliente · Gilberto Mora · Sebastián Abreu · Xolos de Tijuana
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Xolos de Tijuana and Puebla drew 0-0 in Matchday 12 of the Apertura 2026. www.excelsior.com.mx · juanfutbol.com · tribunanoticias.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gilberto Mora was not included in the Xolos squad for the match. www.excelsior.com.mx · juanfutbol.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Sebastián “Loco” Abreu previously reported Mora had hip discomfort. juanfutbol.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Both Xolos and Puebla have 16 points following the match. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tijuana recorded 23 shots during the match. tribunanoticias.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Puebla recorded seven shots during the match. tribunanoticias.mx