Mazatlán concluded its Liga MX season in a disappointing manner, enduring a heavy 5-1 defeat against Tigres at Estadio Universitario during the final matchday of the Clausura 2026 regular season.
Tigres showcased their dominance right from the first half, highlighted by the precise finishing of Juan Brunetta, who netted the opening goal in the 15th minute.
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The match also held significant sentiment as fans paid tribute to André-Pierre Gignac, who received a standing ovation in his final regular-season appearance at “El Volcán.”
The second half proved to be a nightmare for the visitors, as Tigres intensified their attack and effectively sealed the match within minutes. Ángel Correa extended the lead in the 58th minute, followed closely by Brunetta’s second goal in the 63rd.
Although Gabriel López managed to score a consolation goal for Mazatlán in the 78th minute, Tigres quickly retaliated, with goals from Diego Sánchez and Ozziel Herrera completing the five-goal onslaught.
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This result allowed Tigres to secure direct qualification for the Liguilla, demonstrating their strength, while Mazatlán will need to undertake a significant restructuring ahead of next year to avoid becoming a easy target for title contenders once more.
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