Alexis Vega seals Toluca’s 2‑0 Apertura 2026 win with a panenka penalty

In the opening round of the Apertura 2026, Toluca defeated Chivas 2‑0, delivering a confident start to the season. Alexis Vega stepped up in the final minutes and converted a panenka-style penalty to double the lead.

The decision was influenced by Vega’s two‑month training alongside Mexico’s national team goalkeeper Raúl Rangel. The win solidified Toluca’s early league ambitions.