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Raúl Jiménez’s Lesson That Could Change Gilberto Mora’s Career

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Gilberto Mora scored both penalties in Tijuana’s 2-0 win over Pumas, taking his Apertura 2026 total to four goals.
  • The young Xolos player said he studies Raúl Jiménez’s penalty-taking technique during Mexico national-team camps.
  • Mora has also drawn praise for his performances with Mexico at the 2026 World Cup and hopes to reach Europe soon.

Gilberto Mora took the spotlight in Liga MX by converting two penalties in Xolos de Tijuana’s 2-0 victory over Pumas. The teenager’s calm finishing from the spot made him the decisive figure in the match and confirmed the strong form he is showing in the Apertura 2026.

The goals moved Mora to four in the tournament. The young player, developed by the border club, has also impressed with Mexico during the 2026 World Cup. Fans and media have responded with growing praise for one of Mexican football’s most promising young talents.

After the match, Mora revealed that Raúl Jiménez has played an important role in his development. He said he watches the experienced Mexico striker train, particularly because Jiménez has become a reference for his effectiveness from the penalty spot.

"Maybe it isn’t exactly like him, but yes. The times I was with the Mexico national team and watched him practice, I tried to learn as much as I could from him," Mora said. His comments show how the national team’s established players are influencing a younger generation. Mora now hopes his progress will eventually take him to Europe.

Maybe it isn’t exactly like him, but yes. The times I was with the Mexico national team and watched him practice, I tried to learn as much as I could from him.

— Gilberto MoraMora explained how he studies Raúl Jiménez’s penalty-taking technique during Mexico national-team camps.
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