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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JANUARY 16: Alexa Huerta of Pumas UNAM battles for possession with Lucy Ortiz of Mazatlan during a match between Pumas UNAM and Mazatlan FC as part of the Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on January 16, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Weeks 8 and 9 in Liga MX Femenil brought grit, scandalous refereeing, an angry coach, and so much more.
Toluca and Pachuca divide spoils
Week 9 was upon us and brought a clash of two Titans. Unfortunately, Charlyn Corral was absent due to a two-game suspension for pulling an opponent’s hair in week 8, though.
Tuzas got ahead when Andrea Pereira scored from the penalty spot before minute 15, and while Toluca tried to get the equalizer right away, it didn’t happen until the second half. It was Diablas’s most dangerous striker, Eugénie Le Sommer, the one who received a long, aerial pass between the center backs and finished it. It was Betzy Cuevas who sent the pass, which showed her great game vision and precision.
It is worth mentioning that Swedish Sofia Jakobsson started this match for the first time after being signed by Toluca at the end of January. Although the forward couldn’t contribute to the final score, the team will rely on her to get back to winning ways in the following games. And more so after this draw as Toluca is now winless in the past two weeks – after the loss against Monterrey in week 8, and it is 5th in the table.
Coach Patrice Lair
French coach Patrice Lair has been questioned league-wide after what happened in the last two post-match press conferences. Toluca suffered a defeat in week 8 against Rayadas de Monterrey (0-2) and after the game, coach Patrice Lair didn’t want to answer any questions, arguing he doesn’t speak Spanish.
“Big disappointment. Have a good night,” he said and immediately after that, he left the room.
Also, after the draw against Tuzas, Lair was asked why he made an early substitution in the 32nd minute subbing off Karla Martínez and putting Diana Guatemala instead.
“In the first half, Karla was overwhelmed on the right wing, and I spoke with Guatemala, who was subbed in and was good, better. The one who will start the match against Santos won’t necessarily be Karla,” the coach answered.
Lair’s declarations didn’t sit well with many in the league, alleging he’s throwing players under the bus.
Chivas wins in “El Clásico Tapatío” after a loss against Pumas
Even though Chivas’s fans and the people in the league in general are not happy with coach Antonio Contreras, he’s keeping the team not only afloat but also amongst the top teams.
Most recently, in week 9, they faced their rivals, Atlas, in “El Clásico Tapatío.” The Rojinegras scored in the first minute and then put the 2-0 in the 28th minute from a free kick. Guadalajara woke up in the second half and leveled things in just five minutes. They tallied two more to finish the game 4-2. That score is surely a huge boost in confidence for them ahead of week 10 clash against rivals, Club América.
Mazatlán keeps pushing, and is Tigres losing its path?
After the loss against Juárez and the draw against Mazatlán in weeks 8 and 9, Tigres’ supporters are not happy. Juárez is currently 8th in the table, and the Amazonians have a winning record against them. On the other hand, Mazatlán keeps giving teams a run for their money in its last season and is having the best season of the club’s history.
It was incredible to witness how they held Tigres scoreless after goalkeeper Daniela Solera was sent off and center back Fernanda Canseco suited up to be on goal since the team was out of subs. Mazatlán was able to put an end to Tigres’ nine-game win streak against Las Cañoneras and divided the spoils, something that didn’t happened since 2021.
Aquí todas defendemos, sin miedo y con el corazón por delante.
¡Así se demuestra el Gran Orgullo de ser de Mazatlán! pic.twitter.com/7hEVhWa2Hi
— Mazatlán FC Femenil️ (@MazatlanFem) February 17, 2026
Let’s see how both teams do in week 10, when Tigres faces Pumas and Mazatlán plays Puebla on the road.
Club América can’t score
The match against Monterrey in week 9 wasn’t easy for Ángel Villacampa’s side. Although they dominated, they couldn’t find the back of the net, no matter the many chances they had. They opened the score through an own goal in the 32nd minute. However, in the 80th minute Rayadas would find the equalizer.
This match created some controversy after captain Scarlett Camberos got sent off for complaining, and then the referee didn’t see a handball inside the box made by Rayadas’ defender, Valeria del Campo. Those errors enraged fans and kept the conversation about the low-quality refereeing in the league.
Penal DEMASIADO CLARO para @AmericaFemenil que NO SE SEÑALA vs @Rayadas…
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️ Mano extendida ampliando el volumen de su cuerpo… Inobjetable infracción.
Lamentablemente se da uno de los más graves errores arbitrales en lo que va del 2026.
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— Juan Guzmán Gasso (@GuzmanGasso) February 16, 2026
Camberos being sent off is far from ideal since she’s going to miss “El Clásico Nacional,” the next game against América’s fiercest rival, Chivas de Guadalajara.
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