Following a tough start to the season, Toluca must quickly turn the page and regain its best form in the Liga MX. The team returns home for the third round of the Apertura 2026 tournament with the urgency of picking up three points against visiting Necaxa.
Under coach Antonio Mohamed, Toluca has suffered two consecutive heavy defeats that have raised concerns among the club's supporters. After losing to Pumas in the second matchday, the team then stumbled against Cruz Azul in the Campeón de Campeones competition, missing out on a chance to claim their first trophy of the season.
In stark contrast, the Necaxa side arrives in the capital of Estado de México with a high-spirited and strong performance. The Rayos have started the tournament perfectly by winning two crucial matches against Atlante and Monterrey.
Match History
Recent encounters between both clubs clearly favor the scarlet team. In the Clausura 2026, Toluca won 3-0 away at the Estadio Victoria. In the Apertura 2025 and Clausura 2025, they maintained their conditions in the Nemesio Diez with scores of 3-1 and 5-2, respectively. The series is completed by a 3-1 victory for the Diablos in the Apertura 2024 and a thrilling 3-3 draw on Necaxa's home turf during the Clausura 2024.
For this new clash, the team led by the 'Turco' Mohamed aims to leverage its home advantage and maintain recent dominance over the electric club. However, the visitors will seek to break their negative streak at the Bombonera and make a statement to consolidate themselves in the upper echelons of the overall table.
Toluca needs to regain victory against its own fans urgently, while Necaxa aspires to maintain its perfect start in one of the most challenging grounds in Mexican football.
