CDS Tampico Madero vs Alebrijes de Oaxaca Match Recap - Nov 2, 2025

On an exhilarating afternoon at Estadio Tamaulipas, CDS Tampico Madero continued their impressive undefeated streak with a commanding 3-1 victory over Alebrijes de Oaxaca in Round 14 of the Liga de Expansión MX on November 2, 2025. The triumph solidified Tampico's position among the league's top contenders and left Oaxaca struggling near the bottom of the standings.

The match unfolded with an atmosphere charged with anticipation, as Tampico, situated third in the league table, aimed to build momentum going into the latter part of the season. The home side wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking the lead in the 26th minute through a well-placed strike from O. Pérez. With this goal, Pérez not only showcased his scoring prowess but also further validated my earlier doubts about whether he could maintain consistency-how wrong I was to underestimate him!

After a resilient stint defending against waves of Tampico's attacks, Oaxaca managed to level the match in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately for them, details surrounding their goal scorer remain elusive-a fitting mirror to their season struggles where clarity has been hard to find both offensively and defensively.

However, any expansion of hope for Oaxaca was short-lived. Just four minutes later, Mauro Pedroza stepped up calmly to convert a penalty kick awarded to Tampico, restoring their advantage and putting them back in control. His poised execution emphasized what we had anticipated in my pre-match analysis: that Tampico's ability to transition quickly would be crucial-and it proved true once again.

Following Pedroza's goal, Tampico seized full command of the proceedings. They looked sharper and more confident than ever going forward. In just another few minutes' time-specifically at the 77th minute-they netted another goal to finish off a dominating performance that illustrated why they sit in third place with now 26 points from twelve matches played (7 wins, 5 draws).

For Alebrijes de Oaxaca, currently languishing at 13th place with just 12 points from twelve games (3 wins, 3 draws), this loss serves as a harsh reminder of their ongoing struggles throughout the season. The match underscored their offensive woes; while they showed brief flashes of creative play that led to their equalizer, those moments were fleeting against a resolute and organized Tampico defense.

With each passing week now crucial for both teams' aspirations-CDS Tampico Madero, gradually building confidence as they eye playoff contention, and Alebrijes de Oaxaca, desperately searching for answers-the stage is set for gripping matchups ahead. For Tampico, who will travel to face Monarcas in their next fixture on November 9, sustaining this momentum will be vital if they intend to challenge for top honors this season. Meanwhile, Oaxaca must refocus quickly ahead of their encounter against Correcaminos on November 8-a game that could very well make or break their campaign.

As today's encounter concluded under bright stadium lights filled with jubilant Tampico supporters celebrating yet another win, lingering thoughts remained about what might have been for Oaxaca. Long-term plans need reshaping as they look toward finding reliable offensive solutions amidst ongoing difficulties-a tall order given how today's events unfolded. All things considered though-it is clear that while one team ascends confidently upward through Liga de Expansión MX's ranks, another must urgently scrap and claw back into contention before it's too late.