Monterrey drew 3-3 with Tijuana at Estadio BBVA on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Jornada 15 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026. Hugo Cuypers scored twice for Monterrey, and Adonis Preciado scored twice for Tijuana.
Tijuana led inside five minutes and twice came from behind. The point keeps Tijuana provisionally sixth, one point ahead of Monterrey in eighth, with Jornada 15 still to finish.
Result: Monterrey 3-3 Tijuana
Goals: Monterrey: Hugo Cuypers 19′, 45+1′, Lucas Ocampos 57′. Tijuana: Jackson Porozo 5′, Adonis Preciado 45+4′, 60′.
Competition: Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 15
Venue: Estadio BBVA
Monterrey vs Tijuana Match Recap
Tijuana opened the scoring in the fifth minute. Jackson Porozo headed in a corner delivered by Francisco Gonzalez to put the visitors 1-0 ahead.
Monterrey levelled in the 19th minute. Hugo Cuypers converted a penalty to make the score 1-1.
Cuypers struck again in the first minute of added time at the end of the first half. Ricardo Chávez provided the assist, and Monterrey led 2-1.
The lead lasted three minutes. Adonis Preciado headed in a cross from Rafael Fernandez at 45+4 minutes, and the first half ended 2-2.
Tijuana made two changes at halftime. Gilberto Mora replaced Ramiro Árciga, and Pablo Ortiz replaced Vega.
Monterrey went ahead for the second time in the 57th minute. Lucas Ocampos scored from an Óliver Torres assist to make it 3-2.
Preciado answered again three minutes later. Ignacio Rivero set him up at 60 minutes, and his second goal of the night made the score 3-3.
Neither side found a fourth goal. Monterrey used four substitutions, and Tijuana used all five.
There were no red cards. Carlos Salcedo, Óliver Torres and Ricardo Chávez were booked for Monterrey, and Ignacio Rivero and Adonis Preciado were booked for Tijuana.
Tijuana arrived on a five-match unbeaten league run. That run included a 4-1 win over Santos Laguna and a 1-1 draw at Club America in the rearranged Jornada 7 match.
Match Stats
| Statistic | Monterrey | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Shots | 13 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
Source: Sportradar match data.
Starting Lineups
Monterrey: Esteban Andrada; Ricardo Chávez, Víctor Guzmán, Carlos Salcedo, Gerardo Arteaga; Óliver Torres, César Garza; Jesús Corona, Diego Rossi, Lucas Ocampos; Hugo Cuypers.
Tijuana: Jose Rodriguez; Ramiro Árciga, Rafael Fernandez, Jackson Porozo, Unai Bilbao, Jesus Vega; Francisco Gonzalez, Ignacio Rivero, Iván Tona, Adonis Preciado; Mourad El Ghezouani.
Three Takeaways From Monterrey vs Tijuana
1. Preciado Answered Cuypers Twice
Cuypers scored Monterrey’s first two goals, a penalty at 19 minutes and a second at 45+1 minutes. His brace took the score from 0-1 down to 2-1 up.
Preciado matched him for Tijuana. His header at 45+4 minutes levelled the match at halftime, and his goal at 60 minutes levelled it again at 3-3.
Each side leaned on one scorer. Between them, Cuypers and Preciado scored four of the six goals.
2. Tijuana Scored Three Goals From Three Shots on Target
Tijuana finished with 30 percent possession and four shots. Three of those shots were on target, and all three produced goals.
Monterrey produced 13 shots and five on target from 70 percent possession. They also won nine corners to Tijuana’s two.
The home side created more of the volume. Tijuana converted every shot that tested Esteban Andrada, who finished the match without a save.
3. The Draw Extends Two Runs For Tijuana
Tijuana are now unbeaten in six league matches. The run is one win and five draws, starting with the 1-1 draw at FC Juarez in Jornada 11.
They are also still winless away from home in this tournament. Their away record is now six draws and one defeat from seven matches.
Monterrey have not beaten Tijuana in their last six meetings. Five of those matches ended in draws, and Tijuana won the other one.
What the Result Means
Tijuana move provisionally to sixth place on 22 points from 15 matches. Their record is five wins, seven draws and three defeats.
They are level on points with Leon. Tijuana sit ahead of Leon on goal difference, plus four to plus three, before Leon play on Sunday.
Monterrey are provisionally eighth on 21 points from 14 matches. Their record is six wins, three draws and five defeats.
Eighth place is the last direct Liguilla place in Apertura 2026. There is no Play-In in this tournament, and only the top eight reach the quarterfinals.
Both positions are provisional. Club America vs Toluca was still to play on Saturday night, and Santos Laguna vs Necaxa and Cruz Azul vs Leon play on Sunday, November 1.
Neither club has qualified, and neither club is eliminated. Monterrey also keep a game in hand, the rearranged Jornada 7 match at Queretaro on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Watch: Monterrey vs Tijuana Highlights
Watch the official highlights from TUDN USA below.
What Comes Next
Tijuana visit Necaxa in Jornada 16 on Friday, November 6, 2026. Kickoff at Estadio Victoria is 19:00 Mexico Central time (19:00 CT, 20:00 ET).
Monterrey visit Toluca in Jornada 16 on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Kickoff at Estadio Nemesio Diez is 19:00 Mexico Central time (19:00 CT, 20:00 ET).
See the Liga MX viewing hub and the Liga MX schedule page for viewing information on both matches.
