Tigres UANL is currently experiencing one of its most difficult starts to a season in recent memory during the Apertura 2026 tournament. After playing through the first three rounds, the team has yet to secure a victory and has recorded a streak of three consecutive matches without winning, sparking concerns among the university's supporters.
¿Cómo ha sido el comienzo en el AP2026?
The team began their campaign with a loss against Xolos. They then drew 1-1 with Atlético de San Luis at the Estadio Universitario and suffered another setback, losing 3-2 to Querétaro in the Estadio Corregidora during the third round of matches. This left them with just one point out of a possible nine.
¿Cómo fue el arranque en el AP2015?
This poor start is reminiscent of their worst performance since the Apertura 2015, when they also failed to win their first three games, registering two losses and one draw. Despite this initial setback, the team managed to recover and eventually secured a place in the playoffs, ultimately competing for the championship.
The story from that Apertura 2015 is fondly remembered by fans as it culminated with Tigres winning the Liga MX title after defeating Pumas in an exhilarating final match. The conclusion of this series was decided through a dramatic penalty shootout at Ciudad Universitaria, making it one of the most memorable moments in Mexican football history.
Now, under interim coach Hernán Elizondo's guidance, the team is striving to break out of their current slump and avoid letting this poor start continue to impact their ambitions. While the present situation does not meet expectations, the precedent from 11 years ago shows that a season without early victories does not necessarily foreclose the possibility of competing for the title.
