Match Report: FC Juarez vs Club Atlético La Paz – International Club Friendly

In an entertaining pre-season friendly held on 2 July 2026, FC Juarez and Club Atlético La Paz played out a 2-2 draw at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez. The match, which kicked off at midnight local time, gave both teams valuable minutes ahead of their respective competitive campaigns.

Match Overview

Both clubs used the fixture to test new tactics and give playing time to fringe players. FC Juarez, of Liga MX, took on the challenge from La Paz of the Liga de Expansión MX. The game flowed end-to-end, with four goals shared evenly.

Key Moments

• 8' – FC Juarez took an early lead with a well-worked team goal finished by the right winger.
• 32' – Club Atlético La Paz equalised from the penalty spot after a handball in the box.
• 58' – Juarez restored their lead with a powerful long-range effort that bent into the top corner.
• 74' – La Paz struck again, this time a header from a corner, making it 2-2.

Tactical Story

FC Juarez dominated possession early on, but La Paz grew into the match and used counter-attacking speed effectively. Juarez made multiple substitutions in the second half, disrupting their rhythm. La Paz showed resilience by coming from behind twice. The friendly allowed coaches to experiment with formations – Juarez switched from a 4-3-3 to a 3-5-2 midway through the second half.

Standout Players

FC Juarez’s goalscorer in the first half was lively, while La Paz’s goalkeeper made several sharp saves to keep his side level. The central midfielder for La Paz controlled the tempo after the break.

Friendly Context

These pre-season friendlies are crucial for building fitness and cohesion. Both teams will take positives from the performance. FC Juarez will look to tighten defensively, while La Paz can take heart from their attacking threat on the road.