Javier Ruiz scores twice, leading Necaxa to a decisive victory at Estadio Victoria.
Category: Sports
On March 20, 2026, at 9:00 PM, Necaxa faced Club Tijuana in a Liga MX match at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The match ended with a resounding victory for Necaxa, who defeated Tijuana 3-0, breaking a five-match winless streak in the Clausura 2026 season.
The game was slow to start, with both teams struggling to gain momentum in the first half. However, just before halftime, Javier Ruiz found the net for Necaxa, scoring the first goal in the 45th minute. After a series of failed clearances by Tijuana, Ruiz seized the opportunity, firing a powerful shot from the heart of the area, beating Tijuana's goalkeeper Toño Rodríguez to make it 1-0.
Things took a turn for Tijuana when Kevin Castañeda was initially shown a red card in the 40th minute for a harsh tackle on Cristian Calderón. However, after a lengthy VAR review, the decision was downgraded to a yellow card, allowing Tijuana to continue with 11 players.
Despite the reprieve, Tijuana could not capitalize on the situation. Instead, Necaxa continued to dominate the match, doubling their lead just 11 minutes into the second half. Ruiz struck again in the 56th minute, scoring his second goal with a right-footed shot that curled into the far corner of the net, putting Necaxa ahead 2-0.
As the match progressed, Tijuana struggled to respond effectively. Their defense faltered again in the 75th minute when Tomás Badaloni scored the third goal for Necaxa, heading in a perfect cross from Ricardo Monreal. This goal sealed the game at 3-0, leaving Tijuana with little chance of a comeback.
The final whistle confirmed Necaxa's victory, and the match statistics highlighted their dominance: Necaxa enjoyed 54.9% possession, took 20 total shots with 9 on target, while Tijuana managed only 8 shots, with just 2 hitting the target. Additionally, Necaxa earned 6 corners compared to Tijuana's 1 and did not receive any yellow cards, while Tijuana received 2.
With this victory, Necaxa climbed to 10th place in the Liga MX standings, accumulating 13 points after 12 matches. Tijuana, on the other hand, fell to 11th place with 12 points from the same number of matches.
This match not only marked a crucial win for Necaxa but also showcased the prowess of Javier Ruiz, who was pivotal in leading his team to victory. His performance will likely boost the team's morale as they look to build on this success in upcoming matches.
As Liga MX continues, fans will be eager to see if Necaxa can maintain this momentum and if Tijuana can recover from this setback.