Mazatlán FC is set to face Tijuana in a Liga MX Clausura 2026 match at Estadio Caliente on February 21 at 10:10 PM Pacific Time. The match marks the 12th official confrontation between the two teams and the sixth visit of Mazatlán FC to Tijuana, a challenging venue for the visiting team. Mazatlán arrives motivated after a 2-1 victory over Santos Laguna, which boosted their confidence and showcased improvements in both offense and defense. Tijuana aims to leverage their home advantage following a narrow loss to Toluca, seeking to rebound and halt Mazatlán's recent momentum. The refereeing team will be led by central referee Martín Molina, with assistants Enrique Martínez and Jaime Daniel González, and Jorge Carlos Ortiz as the fourth official. Historically, Mazatlán's recent encounters with Tijuana have seen mixed results: a 2-2 draw in the Apertura 2025, a 0-2 loss in Clausura 2025, a 1-0 defeat in Apertura 2024, and a 2-0 victory in Clausura 2024. The upcoming game is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings and capitalize on their recent performances.