Pachuca Takes Apertura Lead with Rondón's Brace

The Pachuca Tuzos have claimed the top spot in the Mexican Apertura tournament, securing a commanding 0-3 away victory against Pumas UNAM. Venezuelan forward Salomón Rondón was the standout performer, netting two goals to lead his team's dominant performance.

Following the conclusion of the first matchday, Pachuca sits at the summit of the league standings, separated from eight other winning teams by goal difference. Notably, this opening round saw no drawn matches. Rondón sealed Pachuca's win with a header assisted by Oussama Idrissi, after Elías Montiel had opened the scoring with a header from an Idrissi pass.

In other results, Tijuana, managed by Uruguayan Sebastián Abreu, edged out Tigres UANL 3-1. Moroccan-born Spanish player Mourad El Ghezouani scored twice in stoppage time to secure the win for the Xolos. The jornada kicked off with Necaxa defeating the newly promoted Atlante 2-1, despite Atlante initially taking the lead.

Friday's matches saw visiting teams largely successful. Reigning champions Cruz Azul defeated San Luis 2-3, and Atlas beat León by the same scoreline. Puebla secured a 0-1 away win against Juárez FC. The Apertura tournament will continue with its second matchday, featuring early games for Cruz Azul and Toluca, who are set to compete for the Campeón de Campeones title next Saturday in Carson, California.