Tigres UANL faces a five-match schedule following their goalless draw with Santos Laguna in the Apertura 2026. The team managed by Víctor Manuel Vucetich aims to turn around a difficult start that has them in 16th place in the Liga MX standings, with just five points from six games.
The match against Santos Laguna, played on August 30, ended scoreless. The sending off of the Tigres captain in the final minutes, after a reckless foul that earned him a second yellow card, marred the result. "The match ended with a cold goalless draw." confirmed interim manager Víctor Manuel Vucetich. This result is part of a recent run of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings.
The next challenge comes this Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Estadio Universitario against Necaxa. The Rays, managed by Martín Varini and sitting in 12th place, have strengthened their squad with additions like Kaiky Naves, Juan Torres, Carlos Vargas, and Pedro Pedraza. For Tigres, this home game represents a key opportunity to secure their second win of the season, having managed only one victory, two draws, and three losses so far. The team has scored eight goals and conceded ten, leaving a negative goal difference of two.
After the clash with Necaxa, the schedule gets tougher. The always-anticipated Clásico Regio against Monterrey at Estadio BBVA is set for Sunday, September 13. This match carries extra weight considering Tigres trails the leader, Club America, by eleven points.
The road trip continues on Friday, September 18 with a visit to Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez to face Juárez. The return home is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, when Puebla visits Estadio Universitario. Tigres will seek revenge after a 3-1 defeat against Puebla in their last meeting during the Clausura 2026. The final match of this five-game block will be on Friday, October 9, again at home, against Toluca. The memory of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup final, lost on penalties to Toluca, will undoubtedly add spice to the encounter.
The current campaign has been difficult for the feline squad. With only two wins, nine draws, and thirteen losses in total, the need for points is urgent. Interim manager Vucetich, who also serves as vice president, has the task of reversing this trend. The current squad, which you can review in our squad section, needs to find consistency.
The situation in the table, with the team in 16th place, demands an immediate reaction in this block of matches. Every point will be valuable to start climbing positions in the standings and close the gap with the top spots. The key match against Necaxa at the Universitario this Saturday marks the start of this decisive phase.
