{"id":165617,"date":"2026-04-23T17:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T21:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/gilberto-mora-is-reborn-and-scores-key-goal-for-tijuana\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T21:36:52","slug":"gilberto-mora-is-reborn-and-scores-key-goal-for-tijuana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/gilberto-mora-is-reborn-and-scores-key-goal-for-tijuana\/","title":{"rendered":"Gilberto Mora is reborn and scores key goal for Tijuana"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gilberto Mora gave a clear sign of recovery and talent in the Clausura 2026, as the 17-year-old Mexican midfielder returned to the starting lineup for Xolos de Tijuana after more than three months without starting a game and responded with a goal in the 3-1 win over Pachuca.<\/p>\n

The young player had not started in the starting lineup since January 17, 2026, when he played against Atl\u00e9tico de San Luis. Subsequently, a pubalgia forced him to stay away from regular activity to avoid surgery, prioritizing his recovery with a view to arriving in optimal conditions for the 2026 World Cup.<\/a> <\/p>\n

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A long-awaited return after difficult months<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Xolos de Tijuana’s Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After weeks of rehabilitation, Gilberto Mora returned to play minutes for Tijuana on April 10 against FC Ju\u00e1rez, thus beginning his reintegration process.<\/p>\n

Against Pachuca, the youngster played 67 minutes at the Estadio Caliente, showing good physical and soccer sensations.<\/p>\n

His goal came in the 33rd minute on a penalty kick.<\/p>\n

Although he missed on the first attempt, he reacted quickly to take advantage of the rebound and send the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n

The goal was not only a key moment in the match, but also a boost to the player’s morale on his return.<\/p>\n

Clear objective: to reach the 2026 World Cup<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Xolos de Tijuana’s Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mora is on the radar of the Mexican national team coached by Javier Aguirre.<\/p>\n

His priority at the end of the tournament is to get more minutes and regain competitive rhythm in order to stay in the final roster for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Tijuana’s coaching staff has made it clear that the focus is on Gilberto Mota’s full recovery rather than on the urgency of immediate performance.<\/p>\n

The intention is that he arrives healthy, with continuity and in optimal conditions to compete at international level.<\/p>\n

The coach himself stressed that the youngster will have plenty of time to prepare before the World Cup.<\/p>\n

With a key period of approximately one month to fine-tune physical and soccer details.<\/p>\n

No arrancaba como titular desde el 17 de enero de 2026<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

An exciting talent<\/h2>\n
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