In an unforgettable moment in Liga MX, Atlas defender Matheus Dória produced a jaw-dropping, acrobatic scorpion kick that instantly evoked memories of Zlatan Ibrahimović's legendary goals and skills.
The Brazilian center-back scored one of the most stunning goals of the season in a match against Club Tijuana at Estadio Caliente, propelling his team to an extraordinary away 4-3 comeback victory on Sunday night.
Watch: Liga MX scorpion kick from Matheus Doria against Club Tijuana
With Atlas trailing 3-0, Dória's moment of brilliance came off a misdirected cross from a corner. Standing in a seemingly impossible position, Dória extended his leg from behind and striked the ball in a move that would make even Ibrahimović proud, executing a perfect standing scorpion kick. The ball rocketed into the back of the net, leaving the Estadio Caliente crowd in awe.
¡Increíble golazo de escorpión de Matheus Dória! pic.twitter.com/hxOjyOvowv
— Atlas FC (@AtlasFC) March 10, 2025
The goal not only revived Atlas' hopes but sparked an incredible turnaround. After Dória's strike, Atlas mounted an unbelievable comeback, scoring three more goals to seal the win.
GAAAAAANÓÓÓÓ LA ACADEMIAAAAAA!!!
-Nueva voltereta Rojinegra.
-Segundo triunfo consecutivo.
-Hat trick de Djuka.
-Golazo de escorpión de Dória.
-Nos vemos el sábado en el Jalisco.Boletos en https://t.co/o8CAlwmkUP ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ckwolAq0Dm
— Atlas FC (@AtlasFC) March 10, 2025
It was just that good.
Coincidentally, Dória’s acrobatic feat marks the second scorpion kick of the season in Liga MX. Just a week before, Lizbeth Ovalle of Tigres Femenil stunned fans with her own Puskás-worthy scorpion kick.
That's Liga MX, folks.
