Liga MX Clausura Matchday 2 Roundup

Last Updated on January 15, 2026 2:25 pm by Erwin Noguera

Hard-fought victories marked the second Matchday of the 2026 Clausura in Liga MX, with goals at key moments, and several teams beginning to show signs of character at the start of the tournament.

The typical intensity of Mexican football was evident, with matches where forcefulness, high pressure, and tactical adjustments determined the outcomes.

The clubs that got off to a good start on the first matchday tried to maintain their momentum, while others sought to recover after an uneven start. The difference was in who performed better in the penalty areas: some teams managed to impose their conditions early on, while others had to wait until the end to seal the deal.

Additionally, the weekend left us with some interesting stories: winning debuts, coaches who found quick answers, defenses that held up under pressure, and attacks that showed their striking power. If one thing became clear after this second matchday, it is that the 2026 Clausura began without respite and with several contenders looking to make their mark from the outset.

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Liga MX Matchday 2 Roundup: Pachuca vs. Club León

Pachuca secured its first victory of the tournament and its first under Esteban Solari after beating León 2-1 in a match where organisation and striking power made the difference. The game started evenly, but just before half-time, a mistake by the visitors from a set piece allowed the Tuzos to launch a quick counterattack; Jhonder Cádiz drove forward and passed to Oussama Idrissi, who finished with a cross to make it 1-0.

In the second half, Pachuca extended their lead in the 69th minute with a pass from Alexéi Domínguez to Salomón Rondón, who gained position, found himself one-on-one, and scored to make it 2-0. León pushed forward and found a goal in the 84th minute thanks to Rogelio Funes Mori, who took advantage of a rebound in the area to make it 2-1.

In the final minutes, La Fiera went all out in search of the equaliser, but between deflected shots and timely defending, the score remained unchanged. For Pachuca, it was a key victory in the construction of their new project, while León paid dearly for their mistakes in both areas.

Result: Pachuca 2–1 Club León

Liga MX Matchday 2 Roundup: Necaxa vs. Monterrey

Monterrey left the Victoria Stadium with a resounding and undisputed victory. Fernando Ortiz’s men dominated from the start and sealed the match before half-time thanks to their clarity and efficiency in attack. In the 14th minute, the first goal came after a cross from the right that Germán Berterame pushed into the six-yard box, opening the scoring and setting the tone for the match.

Necaxa tried to react with shots from Leyva, Rosero, and Badaloni, but the Monterrey defence responded with order. Just when the home side seemed to be settling in, Iker Fimbres made it 2-0 in the 30th minute with a powerful shot inside the area after a move by De La Rosa. The blow left Necaxa reeling, and Rayados closed out the first half with authority and a better feeling.

In the second half, the visiting team managed the ball and the time, avoiding risks and forcing Necaxa to rely on long-range shots or aimless crosses. Cárdenas even saved a clear header in the 62nd minute, keeping a clean sheet. Monterrey ended up imposing its hierarchy, control, and skill, while Necaxa lacked forcefulness and clarity up front.

Result: Necaxa 0–2 Monterrey

Liga MX Matchday 2 Roundup: Juárez vs. Guadalajara

In a tense match full of wasted opportunities, Chivas managed to beat Juárez by the narrowest of margins with a goal in added time. From the start, there were chances at both ends: Estupiñán gave an early warning for the home side, and Rodríguez hit the post in the final stages of the first half. Guadalajara also created chances, with attempts from Ledezma and Gutiérrez, but neither found the net.

The second half maintained a similar pace: lots of movement, quick transitions, but little precision when it came to finishing plays. It looked like the match was headed for a draw until the 90+4th minute, when the decisive moment arrived. Ricardo Marín won the aerial battle inside the area and assisted Yael Padilla, who finished with his left foot for the final 0-1.

With that agonising goal, Chivas secured their second consecutive victory and moved into first place with a perfect record. Juárez, for their part, ended up paying dearly for their lack of accuracy despite a promising start.

Result: Juárez 0–1 Guadalajara

Liga MX Matchday 2 Roundup: Cruz Azul vs. Atlas

Cruz Azul made its debut in Puebla with a convincing performance and a 2-0 victory over Atlas, backed by a clear offensive and a defense that knew how to control the game. The scoring opened early, when in the 8th minute, Gabriel Fernández received the ball on the left and scored to make it 1-0. That goal gave La Máquina some breathing room, and they continued to take the initiative.

Before the half-hour mark, José Paradela extended the lead with a precisely executed free kick, leaving the opposing goalkeeper with no chance. Atlas tried to create chances with Ferrareis and Diego González, but their attempts were frustrated by an attentive and well-positioned Cruz Azul defence.

In the second half, Atlas made changes in an attempt to get back into the game, while Cruz Azul prioritised maintaining control and managing the tempo. Fernández even came close to scoring a third from outside the area, and in the final minutes, Luka Romero wasted a chance in a numerical superiority that could have sealed the score even further. In the end, the 2-0 score was enough to seal a victory that leaves a good impression at the start of the Cementeros’ project in Puebla.

Result: Cruz Azul 2–0 Atlas