After going through a week filled with setbacks and complex moments, Toluca must quickly turn the page to reencounter its best version in Liga MX. The Mexican team returns to action at home with the urgency of adding three points when it receives the visit of Necaxa in the framework of Jornada 3 of the Apertura 2026 Tournament. The squad led by Antonio Mohamed has suffered two severe consecutive setbacks that have raised alarms in the scarlet environment. After losing to Pumas in the second round of the tournament, the Choricero team stumbled against Cruz Azul in the Campeón de Campeones match, leaving the opportunity to lift the first trophy of the campaign.
In direct contrast to the current Choricero situation, the Hydrocalpido team lands in the capital of the State of Mexico, crossing a great emotional and sporting moment. The Rayos team boasts a perfect start to the tournament, scoring two high-impact wins in the inaugural rounds, dominating the teams of Atlante and Monterrey.
What happened?
The recent panorama between both institutions clearly favors the scarlet squad in their last five national football precedents. In the Clausura 2026, Toluca thrashed 3-0 at home in the Estadio Victoria, while in the Apertura 2025 and Clausura 2025, the Mexican team imposed conditions in the Nemesio Diez with 3-1 and 5-2 scorelines, respectively. The series is completed with a 3-1 in favor of the Diablos in the Apertura 2024 and a vibrant 3-3 draw in the Hydrocalpido's territory during the Clausura 2024.
Why it matters for Necaxa?
For this new match, the squad led by the 'Turco' Mohamed will try to take advantage of the strength of their territory and maintain the recent hegemony over the electric team. However, the visitors will seek to break the negative streak in the Bombonera and give the signal to consolidate themselves in the top part of the general table.
What comes next?
Toluca needs to reencounter the win in front of their people urgently, while Necaxa aspires to maintain the perfect pace in one of the most complicated entry points of Mexican football. On Sunday, August 2, at 19:05 hrs, in the Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca will seek to reverse its negative streak against Necaxa in Jornada 3 of the Apertura 2026.
Where to watch Toluca vs Necaxa
- Date and time: Sunday, August 2, at 19:05 hrs
- Venue: Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca
- Live broadcast: Canal 5, VIX, TUDN
Currently, Necaxa is in 5th place in Liga MX, with 6 points, 2 wins and 0 losses in 2 games, and a +2 goal difference. Necaxa is also 1 point behind the tournament leaders, Club Tijuana.
