A high-stakes showdown at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez left fans on the edge of their seats as FC Juárez and Necaxa played to a dramatic 2-2 draw, a result that could reshape the Liga MX Clausura playoff race. Both teams entered the match desperate for points—Juárez sitting in eighth place with points, Necaxa just ahead in seventh with.
Juárez struck first, with Guilherme Castilho netting a crucial goal in first-half stoppage time (45’+4’), igniting the home crowd. But Necaxa responded instantly after the break, as Agustín Palavecino leveled the score at 47’ with a stunning long-range effort. The intensity only grew: Juárez reclaimed the lead, but Necaxa’s resilience shone through as they equalized again in the dying minutes, sealing a 2-2 final whistle.
This result keeps Necaxa in a strong playoff position with points, while Juárez, now on, remains in the hunt with only a handful of matches left. Both coaches praised their teams’ fighting spirit, emphasizing the importance of every point as the regular season nears its conclusion.
With the playoff race heating up, all eyes will be on these teams’ next moves—will Juárez capitalize on their momentum, or will Necaxa’s attacking firepower prove decisive in the final stretch? The suspense continues…
