Queretaro defeated Tigres UANL 3-2 in Apertura 2026 Matchday 3, thanks to a penalty in the 101st minute that sealed the win at Estadio Corregidora. The victory left the club sixth in the league with 6 points and a recent WWL streak.
Queretaro's Gallos opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Ali Ávila pounced on a rebound from Nahuel Guzmán and pushed the ball into the net. Seven minutes later, Mateo Coronel extended the lead with an individual effort that ended with a strike from the half‑moon, making it 2-0. Tigres responded before halftime: Rodrigo Aguirre headed in at minute 40, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
In the second half, Tigres equalized. At minute 58 the referee awarded a penalty for a foul on Juan Brunetta and, a minute later, the Argentine midfielder converted, bringing the score to 2-2. Controversy arrived in stoppage time: at minute 96 a penalty was given to Queretaro for a foul on Diego Reyes, and Santiago Homenchenko calmly slotted the decisive 3-2 goal at minute 101.
The win keeps Queretaro's strong start: 5 goals scored and 4 conceded (+1 goal difference), and they remain just 1 point behind leaders Club Tijuana. Tigres' loss adds pressure on their coaching staff, while Queretaro solidifies its table position and aims to keep adding points in upcoming fixtures.
The next challenge is an away match against Pumas UNAM on August 16, where they will look to maintain their winning streak and continue climbing the standings. Fresh from beating a heavyweight like Tigres, the squad enters the game with high morale and the ambition to stay in the race for top spots.
