On Sunday in matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026, Club Necaxa lost 4-2 to Club América, a result that leaves Juan Reynoso's side 17th in the Liga MX standings with just eight points. The Rays squandered two leads in a match defined by a Henry Martín hat-trick from the penalty spot.
Owen González opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a right-footed shot, assisted by Julián Carranza. América's striker levelled almost immediately, just two minutes later. Carranza, Necaxa's top scorer this season with six goals in nine appearances, put the hosts back in front from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. However, Henry Martín converted another penalty in first-half stoppage time to draw level again.
The second half was all América. Miguel Borja scored with his left foot in the 56th to give the visitors their first lead. Henry Martín completed his hat-trick with a third penalty in the 75th minute, sealing the rout. The Mexican forward summarised his night by saying he had scored three goals and that Miguel Borja had scored one.
This defeat is Necaxa's third in a row, with the team taking just one point from their last five matches. They are now on a negative run of results that includes losses to Atlético San Luis, Puebla and Cruz Azul. With ten goals scored and sixteen conceded, their -6 goal difference highlights defensive issues.
The next chance to turn things around comes on October 11th, when Necaxa travel to face 11th-placed Pachuca. The squad, currently twelve points off the top, urgently needs a change in momentum to move away from the relegation places.
First reported at El Universo Deportes
Club Necaxa confirmed the match details with official data. Los Rayos had 53% possession and committed 16 fouls, receiving three yellow cards. The team remains 17th in Liga MX with eight points after this defeat. Their next fixture is on October 11 against Pachuca.
