Club Tijuana defeats Tigres UANL 1-0 with Castañeda goal in Clausura 2026

April 3, 2026, Liga MX – Clausura 2026, Matchday 13 (Photo:Xolos)

Club Tijuana hosted Tigres UANL in a Matchday 13 clash of the Clausura 2026, played at Estadio Caliente.

The home side stepped onto the field determined to deliver a strong performance at the Mictlán, pushing for the win from the opening minutes. The breakthrough came in a familiar fashion, as Kevin Castañeda recreated a moment reminiscent of his previous goal against Tigres. In the 22nd minute, he struck a powerful long-range shot that beat the visiting goalkeeper and opened the scoring.

The match was played with intensity, but no further goals were added before halftime, as Tijuana took a narrow lead into the break.

In the second half, the home side continued to generate attacking opportunities, keeping the crowd engaged, though they were unable to extend their advantage.

On the defensive end, Sebastián Abreu made key adjustments to contain Tigres’ pressure. Goalkeeper Toño Rodríguez delivered a standout performance with multiple saves, while Ecuadorian defender Jackson Porozo made a crucial goal-line clearance in the final minutes to preserve the lead.

Tijuana secured an important victory, winning 1-0 at home. With his goal, Kevin Castañeda reached six goals in the current tournament and 25 total with the club. 🔥