Toluca and Tijuana drew 2-2 at Estadio Nemesio Diez on Wednesday in Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 13. Tijuana led 1-0 at halftime before Toluca turned the match around in the second half.
Federico Viñas equalized for Toluca in the 61st minute, and Helinho made it 2-1 four minutes later. Yael Padilla then equalized for Tijuana in the 75th minute to secure a point.
Toluca produced 28 shots and 17 corners in the match. The draw takes Toluca to 22 points and third place for now, while Tijuana reach 17 points and ninth place for now.
Quick Match Summary
Result: Toluca 2-2 Tijuana
Goal scorers: Toluca: Federico Viñas 61′, Helinho 65′. Tijuana: Elias Manoel 38′, Yael Padilla 75′.
Venue: Estadio Nemesio Diez
Competition: Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 13
Toluca vs Tijuana Match Recap
Tijuana opened the scoring in the 38th minute. Elias Manoel scored on a counterattack, with Yael Padilla providing the assist, and Tijuana led 1-0 at halftime.
Toluca made two changes at halftime. Federico Viñas came on for Jesus Angulo, and Brian Garcia came on for Diego Barbosa.
Tijuana made two changes in the 57th minute. Adonis Preciado came on for Joban Gonzalez, and Mourad El Ghezouani came on for Elias Manoel.
Viñas equalized in the 61st minute, making it 1-1 for Toluca. Helinho provided the assist for the goal.
Helinho then made it 2-1 in the 65th minute. Nicolas Castro provided the assist, and the goal came on a counterattack.
The goal was checked by VAR during the delay that followed, for a possible foul in the buildup, and it stood. Tijuana head coach Sebastian Abreu was shown a straight red card for his protests during that sequence.
Ignacio Rivero came on for Angel Zapata in the 68th minute. Padilla then equalized in the 75th minute from a corner sequence.
Late on, Ramiro Arciga went off injured for Tijuana. Francisco Gonzalez came on for Yael Padilla in the 82nd minute.
Toluca made two changes in the 83rd minute. Erick Gutierrez came on for Nicolas Castro, and Jorge Diaz came on for Alexis Vega.
Antonio Rodriguez saved efforts from Federico Viñas and Brian Garcia in stoppage time, at 90+5′. The match finished 2-2 at full time.
The Toluca vs Xolos Tijuana where-to-watch guide has the full U.S. TV and streaming details from this Jornada 13 fixture.
Match Stats
Toluca finished with 76 percent possession, compared with 24 percent for Tijuana.
| Stat | Toluca | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 76% | 24% |
| Shots | 28 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Corners | 17 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
Viñas finished with 4 shots, 2 on target and 1 goal. Helinho finished with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Starting Lineups
Toluca
Starting XI: Luis Garcia; Diego Barbosa, Federico Pereira, Everardo Lopez, Jesus Gallardo; Franco Romero, Nicolas Castro, Jesus Angulo; Helinho, Alexis Vega; Paulinho.
Tijuana
Starting XI: Antonio Rodriguez; Rafael Fernandez, Jackson Porozo, Unai Bilbao, Pablo Ortiz; Angel Zapata, Ramiro Arciga, Frank Boya, Yael Padilla, Joban Gonzalez; Elias Manoel.
Gilberto Mora was again absent for Tijuana.
Three Takeaways From Toluca vs Tijuana
1. Mohamed’s Halftime Changes Produced the Comeback
Viñas came on at halftime for Jesus Angulo and equalized 16 minutes later, in the 61st minute.
Helinho made it 2-1 in the 65th minute, completing two goals in four minutes. Viñas finished with 4 shots, 2 on target and 1 goal.
2. Tijuana Took a Point Their Numbers Barely Promised
Tijuana finished with 24 percent possession and 7 shots, with 4 shots on target and 2 goals.
Padilla provided the assist for the opening goal and then scored the 75th minute equalizer from a corner sequence.
Rodriguez made 4 saves for Tijuana, including stops on Viñas and Brian Garcia in stoppage time at 90+5′.
3. The VAR Delay Brought the Match’s Flashpoint
Helinho’s goal in the 65th minute was checked by VAR for a possible foul in the buildup. After the check, the goal was confirmed and the score stayed 2-1.
Abreu was shown a straight red card for his protests during that sequence. It was the only dismissal of the match, with no yellow or red cards for any player on either team.
What the Result Means
Toluca reach 22 points from 13 matches and sit third for now. They are five points behind leaders Club America, who have 27 points.
Tijuana reach 17 points from 12 matches and sit ninth for now. They are three points behind seventh-placed Monterrey, who have 20 points, and Tijuana have a game in hand.
Toluca’s winless run in the league is now five matches, with three draws and two defeats. Four matches remain in the regular season.
The table positions in this section are provisional. The final Jornada 13 picture settles later tonight, with two matches still in progress.
Watch: Toluca vs Tijuana Highlights
Watch the official Toluca vs Tijuana highlights below, including all four goals from Estadio Nemesio Diez.
What Comes Next
Toluca travel to Leon on Saturday, October 24 at Estadio Leon. Kickoff is at 17:00 Mexico Central time, which is 18:00 CT and 19:00 ET.
Tijuana host Santos Laguna on Sunday, October 25 at Estadio Caliente. Kickoff is at 21:10 Mexico Central time, which is 22:10 CT and 23:10 ET.
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