Tigres makes an unexpected decision to deal with Guido Pizarro’s departure and begin a new era

Guido Pizarro’s departure caused a sudden change in Tigres’ plans during the opening rounds of the Apertura 2026.

With the team needing to prepare for its upcoming fixtures, the club’s board decided to turn to someone who already knows the institution’s structure while the search for a permanent head coach gets underway.

Tigres finds a solution from within

Hernán Elizondo will take interim charge of Tigres’ first team after serving as coach of the Under-21 side.

The manager will lead the squad through its upcoming Apertura 2026 and Leagues Cup matches while the club considers different options to fill the position on a permanent basis.

An immediate test for Hernán Elizondo

Elizondo will need to quickly transfer his work with the Under-21 side to the first team, where he will manage experienced players and face greater competitive demands.

His spell in charge of the club will be temporary, although his results could prove important in preventing Pizarro’s departure from affecting the team’s performances over the coming weeks.

The departure that surprised Tigres

Guido Pizarro took over on the Tigres bench after ending his professional playing career and replacing Veljko Paunovic.

However, the former captain submitted his resignation just as the Apertura 2026 was getting underway, bringing his time as head coach to an earlier end than expected.

Tigres must now navigate another period of transition, with Hernán Elizondo temporarily in charge and the board working to find the coach who will lead the next chapter of the club.