Antonio Mohamed has transformed Club Deportivo Toluca into a dominant force in Mexican football. The Argentine manager, hired to end a 15-year championship drought in the Estado de México, has delivered six trophies in just 18 months in charge.
The first title came in his very first tournament as coach, the Clausura 2025. It was followed by the Apertura 2025, the Campeón de Campeones 2024-2025, the Concacaf Champions Cup 2026, the Leagues Cup 2026, and the Campeones Cup 2026. This run included a key victory over América that ended their pursuit of a fourth consecutive title.
The leader's statement
Ahead of the match against Puebla, Mohamed did not hesitate to assess the work done. "Saying it ourselves would be a bit pretentious, but based on what we've won in this year and a half we are the best..." the coach stated. His happiness is clear. "I am very happy, very content, enjoying every day and thinking about continuing to win because we cannot rest on what we have already done," he added.
The manager acknowledged the club has given him stability and emotional support, key factors in this successful process. However, his short-term project style leaves a question mark over his future, though for now the focus is on the immediate challenges.
The present and the next challenge
The dominance is reflected in the table. Toluca is the outright leader of Liga MX with 19 points after eight matchdays, two clear of Guadalajara. Their winning streak includes the latest 0-1 victory over Puebla on September 16, with an own goal from José Pachuca. The team is on a five-game winning run and has scored 18 goals this season. The team's recent form is impeccable, averaging 2.25 goals per game with a defense that has kept a clean sheet in three of the last five matches.
The next fixture is against 17th-placed Santos Laguna at home on September 21. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page and the updated league table on standings.
The ultimate goal now is the Intercontinental Cup, scheduled for the end of the year. Mohamed is already targeting that tournament where they will face heavier rivals, aiming to crown a golden era with a title that establishes Toluca on the global stage. The manager has set a clear target for the team: to achieve an average of 85 minutes of effective possession per game, an objective that reflects his philosophy of total control.
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