Alexis Vega led Toluca with a standout performance in their 2-1 win over Club Necaxa in Matchday 3 of the Apertura 2026. Can he confirm himself as a key figure?
Club Necaxa fell 2-1 to Toluca in Matchday 3 of the Apertura 2026, in a game where Alexis Vega was the standout player. The Toluca forward dominated in chances created, passes, and duels won, despite not scoring or assisting. This result leaves the Rayos in 8th place with 6 points (2W-0D-1L), just 1 point behind leaders América.
What happened in the match? Toluca, after two consecutive losses, needed a win to regain confidence. Alexis Vega, who had an inconsistent season, responded with a great performance. According to SofaScore and DataRef, he was the best player of the match with a 9.0 rating, leading in chances created (4), passes in the opponent's half (16), and duels won (8).
Why does it matter for Club Necaxa? The defeat leaves the Rayos in a complicated position, with only 6 points in 3 games. Necaxa has scored 5 goals and conceded 5, reflecting their inconsistency. The team needs to improve their defense to compete for top spots.
What's next for Toluca? The Diablos Rojos will make their Leagues Cup 2026 debut this Wednesday, August 5 at 8:10 PM (Central Mexico time) against Seattle Sounders at Estadio Nemesio Diez. Vega will be key for the team, especially with the absences of Paulinho and Nico Castro.
