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Tijuana Beats Atlas 2–0 to Clinch Apertura Play-In Spot

Second-half headers by Alejandro Gómez then Unai Bilbao finally beat Camilo Vargas after a string of saves.

Overview

  • Xolos secured the result in Jornada 17 at Estadio Caliente, eliminating Atlas from the Apertura 2025.
  • Alejandro Gómez opened the scoring around the 65th minute with a headed finish created from left-side service.
  • Unai Bilbao doubled the lead roughly eight minutes later with a near-post header from a Kevin Castañeda corner.
  • Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas stood out with multiple first-half stops, including a double save and a late denial before the break.
  • Tijuana closed the regular season on 24 points and awaits its Play-In opponent, while Atlas ended on 17 points in 13th place and is out.