Deportivo Toluca is at the center of multiple news stories this week, from a significant signing for its women's team to preparations for a historic final. The club sits second in Liga MX with 13 points, just three behind leaders América, after thrashing FC Juárez 4-0 on August 31st.
Who is Toluca's new Danish defender?
The club completed the signing of experienced Danish defender Katrine Veje, as reported by Record MX. The 35-year-old player arrives from Italy's AS Roma to bolster the defense of Alberto Toril's team in the women's league. Veje brings vast international experience, with over 170 caps for Denmark and league titles with clubs like Arsenal and Brøndby.
Her versatility is one of her greatest assets. Although her natural position is center-back, she can perform effectively as a full-back on either flank. This tactical flexibility offers Toril multiple options for configuring his defensive line. The Dane is expected to make her debut in Matchday 7, when Toluca hosts Tijuana at the Nemesio Díez.
How is Toluca approaching the Leagues Cup final?
The scarlet team will face Monterrey this Sunday, September 6th in Houston for the 2026 Leagues Cup title. This match represents the chance to complete a dominant cycle under Antonio Mohamed, who has already led them to two Liga MX titles, the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the Campeón de Campeones. The squad list maintains solid form, with 12 goals for and only 4 against in the domestic league.
Monterrey's coach, Matías Almeyda, acknowledged the rival's threat in statements picked up by AS México. "The rival we are going to face is a winning rival, with a winning coach," said the Argentine strategist. Almeyda has faced Mohamed seven times in Mexican football, with a favorable record for 'El Turco'. The final guarantees that, for the first time in the tournament's modern era, a Mexican club will lift the trophy, according to an analysis from the official Leagues Cup website.
What is Paulinho's status?
Antonio Mohamed confirmed, in information from Infobae, the long-awaited return of Portuguese forward Paulinho for the final match. The scorer was out for over three months with a muscle injury and his participation will be limited. "He's surely good for 20 or 30 minutes on Sunday, no more," explained the coach. Mohamed added that he is "a differential player" and hopes he can return at his full level.
During his absence, other attackers stepped up. Federico Viñas established himself as the offensive reference, while Helinho and Alexis Vega provided creativity from the wings. Even academy players like Oswaldo Virgen and William Barboza got minutes, demonstrating the depth of the squad. His return, even from the bench, provides a morale boost for the team in the tournament decider.
What is Toluca's outlook in Liga MX?
Beyond the final, the team maintains excellent momentum in the domestic championship. On a run of four wins and one draw in their last five games (WWDWW), the team is the second-highest scorer in the competition. Their next Liga MX appointment is on September 13th, when they host Atlas, currently fourth in the standings, at home.
Collective performance has been key. The defense, with only four goals conceded, is the second-stingiest, and the attack has found solutions even without its main reference. Fans can follow the team's progress and check upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page. The match against Atlas promises to be a high-voltage clash between two teams fighting at the top of the table.
