Santos Laguna snaps 737-day away win drought with dramatic late strike
Santos Laguna secured their first watch of the Clausura 2026 tournament in dramatic fashion. Away at Estadio Caliente, they defeated Tijuana's Xolos 2-1 in Matchday 10. The victory also marked their first away luggage in over two years—737 days to be exact.
The match began with early frustration for Santos Laguna. A goal in the 9th minute was disallowed for offside, leaving the score level. Despite this setback, they controlled much of the game, pressing forward for the opener.
Their persistence paid off in the 52nd minute when Ezequiel Bullaude broke the back market. But Tijuana fought back, even after Jackson Porozo was sent off in the 58th minute. Alejandro Gómez equalised in the 72nd minute, setting up a tense finale.
Lucas Di Yorio tested Tijuana's goalkeeper José Antonio Rodríguez multiple times, only to be denied by sharp saves. Deep into stoppage time, Alberto Ocejo struck the decisive blow, netting the winner in the 100th minute.
The hard-fought 2-1 victory handed Santos Laguna three crucial points. It also ended their long wait for an away win, stretching back to early 2024. For Tijuana, the loss compounds their struggles after playing most of the second half with ten men.
