Overview
- The Toluca striker scored in the 40th minute to reach 12 goals in Apertura 2025, and Helinho converted a later penalty to seal the 2-0 win at Nemesio Diez.
- An earlier Paulinho finish was disallowed for offside after an assistant’s flag and a VAR check that found a marginal infringement.
- This tournament’s scoring title is shared with Armando González of Chivas and Joao Pedro of Atlético de San Luis.
- Paulinho’s three-tournament run totals 37 league goals across Apertura 2024 (13), Clausura 2025 (12) and Apertura 2025 (12).
- He becomes the first Toluca player to claim three consecutive Liga MX top-scorer titles.