Overview
- Toluca’s medical update diagnosed a Grade II semitendinosus injury in Vega’s left thigh with a recovery window of approximately three to four weeks.
- Based on the timeline, Vega will miss Jornada 16 at Atlas and Jornada 17 vs América and could be in contention for the quarterfinal first leg depending on his progress.
- Helinho and Juan Pablo Domínguez have completed rehabilitation and returned to full training, offering cover on the flanks during Vega’s absence.
- Atlas coach Diego Cocca highlighted Toluca’s absences, including Vega and the suspension of Gallardo, and said his team must be at 100% to capitalize; kickoff is Nov. 1 at 17:00 CST at Estadio Jalisco on Canal 5, TUDN and ViX.
- Toluca remain Apertura leaders and defending champions entering the penultimate round, while separate regional updates include Orlando City announcing Pedro Gallese will depart after 2025 and Universitario setting Jan. 24, 2026 for its Noche Crema.