Toluca Defeats Necaxa 3-0, Remains Unbeaten in Liga MX

Paulinho scores twice to lead the defending champions to victory

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The two-time defending champion Toluca defeated Necaxa 3-0 on Saturday, with striker Paulinho scoring a pair of goals in the final minutes to seal the victory. Toluca remains unbeaten in the Liga MX season.

Why it matters

Toluca is one of the most successful clubs in Mexican soccer, having won multiple league titles. Their continued strong performance this season keeps them at the top of the league standings and cements their status as one of the top teams in the country.

The details

Paulinho, the league's leading scorer, found the back of the net in the 85th and 90th minutes to give Toluca a comfortable 3-0 victory over Necaxa. The win keeps Toluca undefeated through the first several weeks of the Liga MX Clausura tournament.

  • The match took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Paulinho

The leading scorer in the Liga MX and a key player for the defending champion Toluca.

Toluca

The two-time defending champions of the Liga MX, one of the top professional soccer leagues in Mexico.

Necaxa

A professional soccer club based in Aguascalientes, Mexico that competes in the Liga MX.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play at this high level if we want to defend our title again this season.”

— Paulinho (Liga MX broadcast)

The takeaway

Toluca's continued dominance in the Liga MX demonstrates the club's ability to maintain success even after winning multiple championships. Their unbeaten start to the season puts them in prime position to compete for another league title.