Monterrey and Club Tijuana shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw on February 1, 2026, in a Liga MX fixture at the Estadio BBVA. This result felt like a missed opportunity for Monterrey at home, as they twice surrendered the lead to a determined Tijuana side that fought back admirably. Monterrey opened the scoring early, showcasing their attacking intent, but Tijuana found an equalizer against the run of play before halftime. The home side restored their advantage in the second half, only for Tijuana to level the score once more with a well-worked goal late in the game. The match had a key controversy when a potential penalty for Monterrey was waved away by the referee after a VAR check. The draw had implications for the league table, with Monterrey dropping two points in their pursuit of the top spots, while Tijuana earned a valuable point on their travels. Both managers had mixed feelings afterward, with the Monterrey boss frustrated by defensive errors and the Tijuana coach proud of his team's resilience.