Puebla beats Xolos 4–3 in an exciting Liga MX showdown

A Wild Night at the Cuauhtémoc

The Estadio Cuauhtémoc witnessed a football spectacle full of goals and drama as Puebla FC mounted a stunning comeback to defeat Club Tijuana 4–3. The game had everything: fast transitions, defensive errors, and brilliant finishes keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The first half ended goalless, with both teams trading blows but failing to find the breakthrough. Tijuana came out firing in the second half, breaking the deadlock in the 51st minute through Kevin Castañeda from the penalty spot. The midfielder doubled the lead moments later after a slick attacking move, and Mourad Daoudi made it 3–0 with a powerful header in the 70th minute.

At that point, it seemed like Xolos had the match under control but Puebla refused to give up and delivered one of the most remarkable comebacks of the tournament.

La Franja’s Heroic Comeback

In just 20 minutes, Puebla FC completely turned the game around. Ricardo Marín began the rally with a close-range strike in the 66th minute, followed by Álvaro de la Rosa’s equalizer at 71’. With the crowd fully behind them, Carlos Baltazar became the hero of the night, scoring two spectacular long-range goals at 84’ and 94’ to complete the 4–3 victory and send the Cuauhtémoc into celebration.

The home side showed determination, intensity, and the ability to punish Xolos’ defensive lapses, which proved costly in the closing moments.

A Painful Loss for the Border Team

For Club Tijuana, this defeat will sting. After dominating for over an hour and holding a three-goal advantage, the team completely lost control in the final stretch. Bookings for Iván Tona and Ezequiel Bullaude, along with defensive breakdowns, prevented the squad from taking home a crucial win.

With this loss, Xolos slip further away from the top spots in the standings, while Puebla earns three vital points that could reignite their campaign.

Conclusion

The battle at the Cuauhtémoc was another reminder of why Liga MX delivers some of the most unpredictable and entertaining football. Puebla FC pulled off a memorable comeback, while Club Tijuana will have to regroup quickly if they want to stay in contention for playoff qualification.