FC Juarez Hosts Tijuana in Apertura 2026 Border Derby

FC Juárez hosts Club Tijuana in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 11 border derby on October 10 at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, as both teams seek points after difficult starts. The match brings together two northern Mexico clubs looking to improve their positions.

According to fubo.tv, Juárez entered the matchday at the bottom of the table with zero points after five matches, while Tijuana had two points. The teams previously met with Juárez winning 3-0 in their last direct encounter.

FC Juárez midfielder Monchu Rodríguez highlighted the importance of the rivalry and the team's need to recover results before the match.

"It is a border classic, both of us really want to get a victory because they are also going through a negative run. We want to do things well to give our fans joy and add the three points. That is important for us," said Monchu Rodríguez, FC Juárez midfielder.

Rodríguez also discussed the team's remaining schedule and said the squad was adapting to coach Gustavo Lema's tactical approach. FC Juárez had recorded nine losses and one victory according to diario.mx, while the club said it was focused on the upcoming matches.

"Right now we have seven finals, seven very important matches for us. We have to focus on that now, on Saturday there is a final, add the three points and then at the end of the year everything will be seen," said Monchu Rodríguez, FC Juárez midfielder.

The midfielder said recent matches against Tigres and León showed progress in understanding the coaching staff's plans, according to FC Juárez's official website.

"Yes, we have already seen in the last matches, against Tigres and León, that the team is taking on the idea that the coach wants. We are increasingly comfortable and more confident with what he wants. The truth is that Saturday is a very good opportunity here at home, with our fans, to add the three points," said Monchu Rodríguez, FC Juárez midfielder.

Club Tijuana arrived with offensive threats led by Gilberto Mora, who had five goals and eight shots on target according to fubo.tv. Oscar Estupiñán was Juárez's leading scorer with six goals, while José Luis Rodríguez contributed three assists and created 11 chances.

Tijuana's availability was also a focus before the match after Gilberto Mora returned from Mexico's national team camp with physical discomfort. TV Azteca reported that the 17-year-old player was evaluated by the club's medical staff and his participation was uncertain.

Monchu Rodríguez also spoke about his personal adjustment after joining the club and his experience living in Ciudad Juárez.

"I feel increasingly comfortable in the city. Both my family and I feel more and more at home. I said from the first day I arrived that I have been treated very well, by the club, the players and the people here, so I am very happy to be here," said Monchu Rodríguez, FC Juárez midfielder.