Xolos dominate León 5-0 in Liga MX

Club Tijuana crushed León 5-0 at Estadio Caliente with goals from Boya, Porozo, Fernández, Bullaude, and Nicholson in a commanding performance.

Joel Casillas

9/21/20251 min read

A Display of Borderland Power

Estadio Caliente witnessed a night to remember as Club Tijuana defeated León 5-0, in a game where the home side showed attacking firepower, defensive solidity, and relentless intensity that overwhelmed their rival from start to finish.

A Dream First Half

The scoring opened early with a header from Frank Boya in the 13th minute to make it 1-0. Just four minutes later, Jackson Porozo doubled the lead with another header at the 17th minute, showcasing Tijuana’s aerial dominance.

The momentum continued in the 31st minute when Rafael Fernández Inzunza scored the third goal, leaving León stunned. With a 3-0 lead at halftime, the game already seemed out of reach.

Sealing the Rout

In the second half, Tijuana kept the pressure on. Ezequiel Bullaude scored the fourth goal in the 80th minute, taking advantage of a defensive error, and Shamar Nicholson completed the thrashing in stoppage time, igniting celebrations across the stadium.

León Without Answers

Despite creating a few chances, León never found a way through thanks to Tijuana’s organized backline and strong goalkeeping. The visiting side’s frustration was evident in their fouls and yellow cards, reflecting a team completely outplayed.

A Statement Win

With this result, Xolos not only collect three crucial points but also send a strong message to Liga MX: they are ready to compete at the top.

For León, the heavy defeat represents a wake-up call, one that forces them to reassess their form if they hope to fight for a playoff spot.