Pachuca Edge Past Toluca in Liguilla Opener

Pachuca stunned Toluca with an early goal from Enner Valencia in the 8th minute, securing a vital 1-0 victory in the first leg of the Clausura 2026 quarterfinals. Despite Toluca's efforts and home advantage, Los Tuzos' solid defense and counterattacks proved decisive.

The Diablos Rojos came close with a goal that was later ruled out for handball. The series now moves to Estadio Hidalgo next Sunday, where Pachuca will carry their slim advantage and the table-position tiebreaker into the decisive second leg. saltysenoritaaz.com