Racing Club de Puerto made a statement on home soil, dismantling Chapulineros 5-1 in the second round of Mexico's Primera Premier. The result leaves the hosts top of the table with two wins from two, while the visitors remain winless at the bottom.
And here's the thing — this wasn't just another victory for Racing. They had already beaten Tapachula 4-0 on August 29th, and this performance suggested something more sustained about their ambitions this season.
To be fair, Chapulineros have had a difficult start. They lost 1-0 to Jaguares de Chiapas in their opening fixture and now face a third defeat in as many matches. By then, you'd expect any side to be searching for answers.
The home side's dominance was complete. Two wins, six points, and a goal difference that speaks for itself. Racing have not lost a match since at least April, when they drew 0-0 with Deportivo Zapopan, and this form suggests they're building momentum.
For Chapulineros, the table tells a harsh story. Sixteen places down, zero points after two games, and a 5-1 defeat that extends their losing run. They had shared a 1-1 draw with Pioneros de Cancún back in April, but this season has been different.
The gap between these two sides is widening. Racing sit comfortably at the summit while Chapulineros must find a way back into this competition.