This was the 31st time that Tigres and Necaxa have faced each other in Liga MX competition. Tigres have won 18 of those matches, Necaxa have won 7, and 6 have been drawn.
Tigres are currently in first place in the Liga MX Clausura table, while Necaxa are in seventh place. Tigres have won their last 3 matches, while Necaxa have won 1 of their last 3 matches.
The match started off with Tigres dominating possession, but Necaxa gradually grew into the game and created some good chances of their own. The best chance of the first half fell to Necaxa's Milton Giménez, who was denied by a great save from Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán.
In the second half, Tigres continued to control possession, but they were unable to create many clear-cut chances. Necaxa defended well and made it difficult for Tigres to score. However, in the 25th minute, Tigres finally broke through when Florian Thauvin scored a brilliant goal from outside the box.
The goal was Thauvin's 6th of the season, and it was his 2nd goal in his last 3 matches. Thauvin is now the leading scorer for Tigres in the Liga MX Clausura.
Tigres had a few other chances to extend their lead, but they were unable to find the back of the net. Necaxa also had a few chances to equalize, but they were also unable to score. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Tigres, who moved to the top of the Liga MX Clausura table.
The win was a confidence-boosting result for Tigres, who are now the favorites to win the Liga MX Clausura. They will be looking to continue their winning streak when they face off against Cruz Azul on July 6, 2023. Necaxa will play against Santos Laguna on July 7, 2023.
Looking Ahead
Tigres will be looking to continue their winning streak when they face off against Cruz Azul on July 6, 2023. Necaxa will play against Santos Laguna on July 7, 2023.