Mora's Double Makes Him Youngest to Reach 12 Liga MX Goals
Gilberto Mora scored twice from the penalty spot against Pumas, lifting Tijuana to a 2-0 win. The 12 goals in 55 league appearances set a record as the youngest player to reach that total in Liga MX history. Both penalties came in the second half, with Keylor Navas beaten each time.
Mora converted both spot kicks in the second half at Estadio Caliente, first after a foul conceded from a corner kick and then following an infraction on teammate Mourad El Ghezouani. The 2-0 result gave Tijuana a Jornada 6 victory in the Apertura 2026 campaign.
Beyond the league record, the second penalty carried personal weight: it pushed Mora past the 11 goals his father scored across 193 appearances in Mexican football. Mora reached that total in just 55 matches, underscoring how rapidly his career is progressing relative to the previous generation in his family.
This milestone could resonate beyond Tijuana's fan base, as young players across Mexico may see Mora's rapid rise as proof that early professional success is attainable. His record-breaking pace might also influence how clubs scout and develop teenage talent, potentially accelerating pathways from youth systems to first-team minutes. For Liga MX itself, a young homegrown star drawing attention could help broaden the league's appeal to younger audiences, though sustained performance will determine whether this moment translates into lasting impact.