Toluca Dominates Puebla 3-0 as Alexis Vega Shines Again
Toluca secured another impressive victory, defeating Puebla 3-0 with standout performances from Jesús Gallardo, Paulinho, and Alexis Vega. The win puts further pressure on Puebla’s head coach, Pablo Guede, whose future now hangs in the balance.
Puebla entered the Matchday 12 clash on a four-game losing streak, including a heartbreaking comeback loss to Pumas in their previous match. Following that defeat, the players publicly backed their coach, but this latest result may force further discussions.
Toluca’s Commanding Performance
The match started with high intensity, and Toluca wasted no time making their mark. In the 15th minute, Jesús Gallardo opened the scoring with a powerful long-range strike following a set-piece situation. The shot was unstoppable, leaving Puebla goalkeeper Julio González with no chance in his debut match for the club.
Toluca, under head coach Antonio Mohamed, effectively utilized its key players. Héctor Herrera controlled the midfield with his composure, Gallardo provided pace, Paulinho added strength, and Alexis Vega showcased his intelligence in attack. Vega delivered yet another brilliant performance, contributing a goal and an assist, reinforcing his case for a spot in Javier Aguirre’s Mexican national team setup.
With his latest display, Vega enters the Final Four of the CONCACAF Nations League as the most in-form player in Liga MX. Statistically, he leads the tournament in goal contributions with eight goals and six assists in the Clausura 2025.
Paulinho doubled Toluca’s lead before Vega sealed the victory from the penalty spot.
Implications for Both Teams
- Puebla remains stuck at eight points, with uncertainty surrounding Guede’s future as head coach.
- Toluca moves up to 24 points, tying Club América, which will have a chance to claim the top spot if they defeat Atlas in their next match.
With their current form, Toluca looks like a serious contender for the Liga MX title, while Puebla faces a critical moment in their season.