Tijuana took the lineal Liga MX belt on October 25, 2026, beating Santos Laguna 4–1 at home. It is reign 165 in the belt's history and the 7th for the club.
Santos Laguna had held it since October 17, 2026: 8 days and 1 defense.
Tijuana last held the belt in 2021–22, 1,687 days before this one; that reign lasted 16 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 12 days and 2 defenses, ending November 6, 2026 against Necaxa.
The game
Tijuana Claims Belt with Dominant 4-1 Victory Over Santos Laguna Tijuana put on an impressive performance at home, defeating Santos Laguna 4-1 to capture the Liga MX lineal championship belt. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, building a commanding lead that Santos Laguna could never overcome despite finding the net once.