Tigres UANL fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Necaxa at the Estadio Universitario in Liga MX matchday seven. The feline squad, now sitting 14th in the table with just 6 points from one win, three draws, and three losses, needed a response after conceding early.
Owen González put the visitors ahead in the 11th minute, pouncing on a rebound off the crossbar. The situation worsened for the hosts when a handball by Rodrigo Aguirre led to a penalty award in the 21st minute. Julián Carranza stepped up to take the spot kick two minutes later, but Nahuel Guzmán produced a key save to keep his team in the game. This detail was confirmed in the original report by Record MX published this Monday.
Guzmán's stop injected energy into the side. Tigres, who have scored 9 goals but also conceded 11 this season, began to press with greater intensity. The equalizer arrived before halftime. In the 39th minute, Rodrigo Aguirre redeemed himself by directing a precise header into the net from inside the box, setting the final score at 1-1. The second half produced no further goals despite efforts from both teams to find a winner.
The draw extends an unbeaten run to five matches for Tigres UANL, with a record of one win and four draws in that span. However, the broader league picture remains challenging. With 6 points, the team finds itself 10 points behind the leaders, Club America. Fans can check the full standings progression on our standings page. The defense, having let in 11 goals, is an area that will need tightening ahead of the next fixture.
Immediate focus shifts to the Clásico Regio. Tigres will travel to face Monterrey, who are currently 9th in the table, on September 13th. This match always represents the ultimate challenge and will be a key test for the team's unbeaten streak. Preparation for this derby begins now, and the schedule details are available in our fixtures section.
The coaching staff will have to analyze the performance against Necaxa, where the creation of clear chances after the equalizer was limited. The upcoming away trip to their biggest regional rival will set the tone for the following matchdays. The current squad, which can be viewed on our player list, will aim to carry their positive momentum into the most demanding of arenas.
