Toluca Dominates Necaxa in Liga MX Clash: 3-0 Victory on February 21, 2026
Toluca continued their impressive form in the 2026 Clausura season of Liga MX with a decisive 3-0 victory over Necaxa on Friday, February 21, 2026, at Victoria Stadium in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The win solidifies Toluca’s position as a top contender, remaining one of three undefeated teams in the league alongside Chivas and Pumas.
Match Highlights and Goals
Paulinho led the charge for Toluca, scoring two goals in the 79th and 83rd minutes. Federico Pereira added a third goal in stoppage time (90’+4 minute) with a header from a corner kick assisted by Sebastián Córdova, sealing the victory for the Red Devils.
Team Performance and Statistics
Toluca controlled possession with 54.9% of the ball, while Necaxa had 45.1%. Toluca was more effective in front of goal, with 6 shots on target compared to Necaxa’s 12 total shots. The match saw 4 yellow cards issued to Necaxa players and 3 to Toluca. Toluca recorded 6 shots on goal, while Necaxa had 6.
League Standings
As of February 21, 2026, the Liga MX standings are as follows:
| Team | Games Played (J) | Wins (G) | Draws (E) | Losses (P) | Goal Difference (Dif) | Points (Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 18 |
| Cruz Azul | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 16 |
| Toluca | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +7 | 15 |
| Pachuca | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 14 |
| Atlas | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Pumas UNAM | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 12 |
| América | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 11 |
| Monterrey | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 10 |
| Tigres UANL | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 10 |
| Necaxa | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 9 |
Lineups
Necaxa: Ezequiel Unsain, Raúl Martínez, Alexis Peña, Agustín Oliveros, Kevin Romero, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Franco Rossano, Agustín Almendra, Israel Tello, Julián Carranza.
Toluca: Luis García, Ever López, Federico Pereira, Jesús Gallardo, Diego Barbosa, Franco Romero, Marcel Ruiz, Jesús Angulo, Pavel Pérez, Jorge Díaz, Paulinho.
Looking Ahead
Toluca’s strong performance positions them well as the Clausura 2026 season progresses. Necaxa will need to regroup and identify consistency to improve their standing in the league. The upcoming matches will be crucial for both teams as they strive to secure a spot in the Liguilla playoffs.