Alexis Vega and Paulinho formed a lethal duo with Toluca. Since the arrival of the Portuguese attacker, they complemented each other with the Mexican winger to guide their team to the double championship of Liga MX. However, their effectiveness within Mexican football has declined in 2026 and they have not been able to maintain regularity throughout the year. In their first three tournaments together, both shone both collectively and individually. However, this 2026 has not been a good year for either of them within Liga MX. On one hand, Alexis Vega suffered a significant injury that limited him to playing a large portion of the Clausura 2026, while Paulinho lacked his best partner since his arrival in Mexican football. After being the tricampeón of goleo in their first three tournaments in Mexico, Paulinho experienced his worst goleador season in Liga MX. In the Clausura 2026, the Portuguese attacker only played 67% of the available minutes, scoring only six goals, marking his worst season since his arrival in the country. And in this Apertura 2026, he has not yet been able to debut due to an injury. On the other hand, Alexis Vega also had his worst season since he joined with Paulinho. In the Clausura 2026, the Mexican winger only played eight matches, scoring no goals and recording only two assists in 554 minutes. Meanwhile, in the Apertura 2026, he has only scored one goal in 226 minutes of action. However, these numbers starkly contrast with the ones they achieved in their first three tournaments together.