Football often provides moments that transcend the result and are remembered for their spectacular nature. In the Liga MX, one such moment featured Lucas Ocampos, who scored an extraordinary bicycle kick to equalize 3-3 between Monterrey and Tijuana during the fifteenth round of the Apertura Tournament. The Argentine's goal quickly began to generate buzz and opened the possibility for him to compete for the Puskás Award, which recognizes the best goal of the year.
The action occurred at the 12 minutes of the second half, when the match was tied 2-2. Óliver Torres received the ball on the right flank and sent a cross into the area. The delivery was slightly behind Ocampos, but the former River player solved the difficulty with a spectacular maneuver: he soared into the air and connected with a bicycle kick that went directly into the right corner of the goal defended by José Antonio Rodríguez.
The Tijuana goalkeeper had no chance to prevent the goal, while the execution even surprised his own teammates. Torres, the assist provider, put his hands on his head in disbelief at the magnitude of the Argentine's finish, which sparked celebrations in the BBVA Stadium.
Due to its technical difficulty and precision, Ocampos' goal began to be considered among the potential candidates for the Puskás, although there is still no official nomination from FIFA. An encouraging fact that excites the forward is that the last two awards were given to Argentine players for scoring stunning bicycle kicks: Alejandro Garnacho against Everton in 2024 and Santiago Montiel against Independiente Rivadavia in 2025.
Returning to the match, the goal meant a temporary 3-2 lead for Monterrey, but the local joy was short-lived. Just three minutes later, Adonis Preciado scored again for Tijuana, establishing the final 3-3. Although they could not secure the three points, the Rayados managed to position themselves among the top eight in the championship, in playoff qualifying spots.
