Club Atlético Morelia produced a dominant attacking display to defeat Club Atlético La Paz 4-2 at the Estadio Morelos on July 26, 2026, in an entertaining Ascenso MX fixture. The victory moved Morelia into the top three of the Liga de Expansión MX standings and showcased their firepower in front of goal.

Match Overview

Morelia wasted no time asserting their superiority, scoring twice in the first 20 minutes. Striker Jorge Hernández opened the account in the 8th minute with a close-range finish after a cross from the left. Just ten minutes later, attacking midfielder Luis Sánchez doubled the lead with a curling effort from outside the box. La Paz pulled one back in the 35th minute through Diego Martínez, who capitalized on a defensive error, but Morelia restored their two-goal cushion before halftime when Hernández scored his second of the half from a penalty.

The second half saw La Paz push forward, and they reduced the deficit again in the 63rd minute through a header from José López. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the 78th minute when Morelia’s substitute Eduardo Pérez finished a swift counter-attack to make it 4-2.

Key Moments

• 8th minute: Jorge Hernández opens the scoring – early pressure pays off for Morelia.
• 18th minute: Luis Sánchez’s stunning strike from distance doubles the lead.
• 35th minute: Diego Martínez pulls one back for La Paz – a momentary lapse in Morelia’s defense.
• 44th minute: Hernández converts a penalty for his second goal of the match.
• 78th minute: Eduardo Pérez seals the victory with a clinical finish on the break.

Player Spotlight

Jorge Hernández was the star of the night, scoring twice and causing constant problems for the La Paz defense. His movement off the ball and finishing ability were key to Morelia’s attacking output. With eight goals in the Apertura 2026, Hernández is now among the league’s top scorers.

Standings Context

The win lifted Morelia to 3rd place in the Ascenso MX table with 19 points from 10 matches, keeping them within striking distance of leaders Cancún FC. La Paz remained in 13th position, struggling to find consistency after their promotion last season. Morelia’s home record is formidable – they have lost only once at the Estadio Morelos in 2026.

Looking Ahead

Morelia travel to face Atlante in a high-profile match next week, while La Paz host Venados in a game they must win to avoid slipping further down the table.