Liga MX Playoffs Preview: Toluca Tops Table for Apertura 2025
The Liga MX Apertura 2025 regular season ended with Toluca securing the top spot, setting the stage for an intense postseason with intriguing matchups. Read on to find out who clinched direct spots and which teams will battle it out in the Play-In for the Liguilla berths.
The Liga MX Apertura 2025 regular season ended in thrilling fashion, with Toluca finishing top of the table and six teams booking direct spots in the quarterfinals. Tijuana, Juárez, Pachuca, and Pumas will now fight through the Play-In for the final two Liguilla berths, setting the stage for an intense postseason full of heavyweight clashes and fresh title hopes.The Liga MX Apertura 2025 regular season concluded with high drama and decisive results that shaped both the Liguilla and the Play-In stage. Toluca, led by Antonio Mohamed, capped off a remarkable campaign with a 2-0 victory over Club América thanks to goals from Paulinho and Helinho. The win lifted Los Diablos Rojos to first place with 37 points from 11 wins, four draws, and just two losses.Meanwhile, André Jardine’s Club América suffered a painful defeat that will test their resilience heading into the playoffs. The reigning champions must now regroup and prepare to challenge Toluca - the current leader, title holder, and clear favorite to go back-to-back. The upcoming FIFA international break could prove crucial for América, offering time to recover key players Henry Martín and José Raúl Zúñiga, both sidelined through injury.Tigres UANL finished second with 36 points after defeating Atlético San Luis 3–1, while Cruz Azul - despite a 3–2 loss to Pumas - secured third place with 35 points. América, Monterrey, and Chivas rounded out the top six, earning direct qualification to the quarterfinals.The new Play-In format once again adds intrigue to the Mexican playoffs. Tijuana, FC Juárez, Pachuca, and Pumas - who sneaked in on the final day thanks to their win over Cruz Azul - will fight for the last two Liguilla spots. The winner of Series A (Tijuana vs. Juárez) advances directly to the quarterfinals, while the loser will face the winner of Series B (Pachuca vs. Pumas) for the remaining berth.The quarterfinals will kick off on November 26 and 27, with the return legs set for December 6 and 7. The confirmed matchups include:Cruz Azul vs ChivasAmérica vs MonterreyTigres vs Winner of Tijuana vs JuárezToluca vs Winner of final Play-In seriesWith the postseason bracket now set, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting title races in recent years. Teams like Toluca, Tigres, Cruz Azul, América, and even Chivas are hitting top form at the right time, setting up a series of high-level, tightly contested clashes to decide the Apertura 2025 champion.
Toluca Claims Top Spot in Thrilling Finish
The Liga MX Apertura 2025 regular season concluded in dramatic fashion, with Toluca clinching the top position. Under the guidance of Antonio Mohamed, Los Diablos Rojos sealed their dominance with a crucial 2-0 victory over Club América, propelled by goals from Paulinho and Helinho. Ending with an impressive record of 11 wins, four draws, and only two losses, Toluca finished with 37 points as the league leaders.
Playoffs Picture Emerges
Following the regular season results, Tigres UANL secured the second spot with 36 points, while Cruz Azul managed to grab third place with 35 points despite a 3-2 loss to Pumas. Club América, Monterrey, and Chivas rounded up the top six, directly qualifying for the quarterfinals. However, the excitement doesn't stop there, as the innovative Play-In format introduces a thrilling challenge for Tijuana, Juárez, Pachuca, and Pumas, who will battle it out for the final two Liguilla berths.
Intensifying Playoff Scenarios
The Play-In phase will see Tijuana facing Juárez in Series A, with the winner advancing directly to the quarterfinals. The loser of Series A will then meet the victor of Series B, which features Pachuca and Pumas, for the remaining playoff slot. As the quarterfinal matchups take shape, teams like Cruz Azul, Chivas, América, Monterrey, Tigres, and Toluca gear up for high-stakes clashes, promising an exhilarating journey towards crowning the Apertura 2025 champion.
