Toluca tops the Liga MX general table after Jornada 2 of the 2026 Clausura, holding six points with a +7 goal difference following a 4‑0 victory over Tigres UANL. The win restores the team’s momentum after an opening loss, positioning the Diablos Rojos as early favorites for the championship and for international tournament spots.
Jornada 2 Results and Table Update
The season kicked off on 1 January and concluded its second round last weekend. After a 1‑0 defeat to Santos Laguna in the first match, Toluca rebounded at home against Tigres UANL, winning 4‑0 with goals from José Juan Vázquez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Carlos “Gato” González and a penalty scored by the captain.
This triumph not only recovered the three points lost but also boosted Toluca’s goal difference to +7, securing the top position with six points (four scored, one conceded). The current standings are:
- Toluca – 6 points, +7 GD
- Chivas Guadalajara – 4 points, +2 GD
- Monterrey – 4 points, +1 GD
- Cruz Azul, Santos Laguna, Atlas – 3 points each
- Club América, Puebla – bottom of the relegation table
Historical Context and Future Expectations
The 2026 Clausura follows a turbulent regular season in which several traditional powerhouses fought to avoid relegation. Under head coach Jorge “El Zorro” Márquez, Toluca’s recent signings – notably Álvaro Fidalgo and the returning Carlos González – have created an attack that averages four goals per match, the highest scoring rate in the league so far.
Chivas aim to revive past glories under José Ramón Arias, while Monterrey seeks to defend its bicampeonato and maintain its place in the CONCACAF Champions League.
International Tournament Qualification Impact
The general table not only decides the Clausura champion but also allocates spots for the Liga CONCACAF and the Copa México. The top four teams at the end of the regular phase earn direct qualification to the Liga CONCACAF, while the fifth and sixth positions enter a playoff round.
With Toluca and Chivas already occupying the first two slots, Monterrey and Cruz Azul are positioned as strong contenders for the remaining international berths. Teams such as Santos Laguna and Atlas remain in contention for the playoff spots.
Upcoming Matches and What to Watch
Jornada 3 features pivotal clashes: Toluca travels to face Monterrey in the first head‑to‑head between the current leaders, and Chivas hosts Club América at the Estadio Jalisco, a match that could influence the relegation battle.
Fans are eager to see if Toluca can sustain its prolific scoring form and extend its “campeonitis,” while lower‑ranked clubs must find winning formulas quickly to improve their relegation averages.
