Tigres UANL are enduring their worst Liga MX crisis in twelve years. Víctor Manuel Vucetich's side sit 16th in the table with just seven points from nine games, having managed only one win, four draws, and four defeats.
The situation worsened with a 2-0 defeat to Bravos de Juárez in matchday nine, against a team that had earned zero points prior to that match. A brace from Óscar Estupiñán, with a 66th-minute penalty and a 79th-minute goal, sealed a miserable night for the felines. This result is the latest in a five-game run where their only victory came against Atlante in round five.
The club's legendary former manager, Ricardo 'Tuca' Ferretti, summed up the situation with a blunt phrase. "¡Garras sin filo!" (Claws without edge), he stated. Under his leadership, Tigres won multiple trophies and were always fierce competitors, a stark contrast to the current campaign.
The numbers tell the story: nine goals scored and thirteen conceded for a negative four goal difference. Their top scorer this season is R. Aguirre, with three goals in eight appearances. Next, the team prepares to host Puebla at the Estadio Universitario on September 27th, a key match to try and halt the poor run. Puebla, who sit sixth, beat Tigres 3-1 in their last meeting in March. The squad will look to respond at home before a FIFA break and a subsequent fixture against league leaders Toluca.
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