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Liga MX Clausura 2025: play-In and Quarterfinal Teams Finalized After Thrilling Regular season Finale
Mexico City – The Clausura 2025 Liga MX regular season concluded this weekend, solidifying the Play-In and quarterfinal matchups after a dramatic Jornada 17. The final day saw decisive results, including dominant victories and tight races decided by goal difference, ultimately confirming the six teams advancing directly too the Liguilla quarterfinals and the four teams battling it out in the Play-In [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clausura_2025_Liga_MX_final_phase)].
América Secures Second Seed with Decisive Victory
At the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes,América dominated Mazatlán with a resounding 5-0 victory. Víctor Dávila and Álvaro Fidalgo each scored twice, with Rodrigo aguirre adding another goal. América’s dominance was apparent from the 3rd minute onward. Las Águilas finished the regular season in 2nd place with 34 points and a league-best goal differential of +24.
Tigres Triumph Over Pumas in Home Match
Tigres secured a 2-1 victory over Pumas at the Estadio Universitario, thanks to a brace from Fernando Gorriarán.
Liga MX Regular Season Concludes: Pumas secure Play-In Berth as Chivas Suffer heartbreak
Mexico City—The Liga MX regular season wrapped up with dramatic finishes,solidifying playoff positions and delivering crushing blows. Pumas UNAM edged out Chivas for the final Play-In spot on goal difference, while club America, Cruz Azul, Toluca, and Monterrey secured their places in the top four, avoiding the Play-In round altogether.
Pumas Clinch Play-In Spot as Chivas miss Out
chivas’ hopes for a playoff berth were dashed following a 1-1 draw against Atlas in the “Clásico Tapatío.” Guadalajara took the lead courtesy of an own goal by Atlas’ Hugo Nervo, but Uros Djurdjevic, the Serbian-Montenegrin striker, equalized for the home side. The draw left Chivas with 21 points,level with Pumas,but ultimately out of contention due to an inferior goal difference.
Club america seals Top-Four Finish
club America secured its position among the top four teams, earning 33 points and guaranteeing a direct spot in the Liguilla (playoffs). The result allows them to capitalize on their home-field advantage which avoids the uncertainty of the Play-in round.
Necaxa Clinches Play-In Spot
Necaxa defeated Puebla 1-0 earlier in the day to finish with 31 points, comfortably securing a spot in the Play-In round.
Liga MX Regular Season Wraps Up: Play-In Teams and Liguilla Spots Secured
The Liga MX regular season has concluded, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Play-In and Liguilla stages. With Toluca securing the top spot and Cruz Azul solidifying their position,the final standings promise thrilling matchups as teams battle for the championship.
Toluca Retains Lead After Draw Against Cruz Azul
In a crucial match at the Nemesio Diez stadium, Toluca and Cruz Azul played to a 2-2 draw. This result allowed Toluca to maintain its lead with 37 points. Cruz Azul secured third place with 33 points. both teams had already qualified for the Liguilla, but the outcome locked in the final pairings.
León Holds Onto Sixth Place
León, despite not playing this week due to scheduling, retained its sixth-place position with 30 points, securing their spot in the Liguilla.
Monterrey, Pachuca, Juárez, and Pumas Set for Play-In showdown
The final matches on Sunday saw Juárez defeat Querétaro, finishing ninth with 24 points. Monterrey and Pachuca, both with 28 points, secured their places in the Play-In as eighth and seventh respectively. Pachuca finished higher due to a superior goal difference.
Liga MX Play-In Format Explained
The Liga MX Play-In involves teams finishing seventh thru tenth in the general standings. These four clubs compete for the final two spots in the quarterfinals (Liguilla):
Play-In First Round:
- Pachuca (7th) will face Monterrey (8th). The winner automatically advances to the liguilla as the 7th seed.
- Juárez (9th) will play against Pumas (10th).The loser is eliminated.
Play-In Second Round:
- The loser of the Pachuca vs. Monterrey match will face the winner of the Juárez vs. Pumas match.
- The winner of this final match will advance to the liguilla as the 8th seed.
Liga MX Playoffs: Quarterfinal Matchups Taking shape After Play-In Round
The Liga MX playoffs are heating up as teams battle for a spot in the quarterfinals. With the regular season concluded, the play-in round has steadfast several key matchups, promising intense competition for the championship title.
Confirmed Quarterfinal Matchups
Two quarterfinal series are already set, while the remaining spots depend on the outcome of the play-in round.
- Cruz Azul (3rd) vs. León (6th)
- Tigres (4th) vs. Necaxa (5th)
potential Quarterfinal Matchups
The top two seeds await their opponents from the play-in round:
- Toluca (1st) vs. 8th Seed (Winner of Play-In Round 2)
- América (2nd) vs. 7th Seed (Winner of Monterrey vs. pachuca)
Liga MX Regular Season Standings
Here’s a recap of the final regular-season standings for the top teams:
- Toluca – 37 points
- América – 34 points
- Cruz Azul – 33 points
- Tigres – 33 points
- Necaxa – 31 points
- León – 30 points
- Pachuca – 28 points
- Monterrey – 28 points
- FC Juárez – 24 points
Triple Tie Crowns Liga MX Clausura’s Top Goal Scorers
The liga MX Clausura 2024 season concluded with an unprecedented three-way tie for the top goal-scorer title.Paulinho Moccelin (Atlético San Luis), Diber Cambindo (Necaxa), and Federico Viñas (León) each netted 8 goals, sharing the coveted distinction.
Liga MX Clausura 2024: Key Takeaways
The thrilling conclusion to the scoring race highlights the competitive nature of the league. While individual brilliance shone through, teams like Cruz Azul emerged victorious, adding another layer of excitement to the season.
León’s Performance
Despite Federico Viñas’s strong performance in the Clausura 2024,León faced difficulties in the tournament and were unable to qualify for the play-in round.
Table Standings (Top Teams)
below are the top teams from the tournament:
- cruz Azul – 33 pts
- Toluca – 32 pts
- América – 32 pts
- monterrey – 29 pts
- Tigres – 28 pts
- Pachuca – 29 pts
- Guadalajara – 24 pts
- Necaxa – 27 pts
- Pumas UNAM – 27 pts
- Querétaro – 24 pts
- León – 24 pts
- FC Juárez – 16 pts
- santos Laguna – 15 pts
- Tijuana – 14 pts
- Atlético San Luis – 13 pts
- Puebla – 5 pts
- Mazatlán – 16 pts
- Atlas – 27 pts
Liga MX Clausura Tournament Crowns Trio as Top Goalscorers
Three players concluded the Liga MX Clausura regular season tied for the top scorer title. Tiago Volpi of Toluca,Uros Djurdjevic of Atlas,and Raúl Zúñiga of Tijuana each tallied 12 goals.
Tight Race Highlights Diverse Offensive Talent
Diber Cambindo, Necaxa’s forward, finished closely behind the top trio with 11 goals. Alexis Vega (Toluca), John Kennedy, and Salomón Rondón (both of Pachuca) each notched nine goals. The closely contested race for the golden boot illustrated a balanced distribution of offensive prowess across various Liga MX clubs.
No Dominant Striker Emerges in Clausura Season
The parity amongst the league’s top goalscorers indicates a season were no single striker overwhelmingly dominated the scoring charts. rather, multiple players from different teams contributed substantially, showcasing the league’s competitive landscape.
According to the text, how does a team secure the 8th seed in the liguilla playoffs?
The provided text discusses the conclusion of the Liga MX Clausura 2025 regular season and the upcoming playoff stages, along with insights from the Clausura 2024 season. HereS a breakdown:
**Clausura 2025 Regular Season Summary**
* **Playoff Qualification:** The regular season has concluded, determining which teams advance to the Liguilla (playoffs) and the Play-In round [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clausura_2025_Liga_MX_final_phase)].
* **Direct Liguilla Qualification:**
* Toluca secured the top spot.
* América finished in second place.
* Cruz Azul secured third place.
* Tigres qualified.
* León qualified.
* **Play-In Teams:**
* Pachuca (7th seed) will play Monterrey (8th seed). The winner advances to the Liguilla as the 7th seed.
* Juárez (9th seed) will play Pumas (10th seed). the loser is eliminated.
* The loser of the Pachuca vs. Monterrey match will play the winner of the Juárez vs. Pumas match. The winner of this match will be the 8th seed in the playoffs.
* **Key Match Results:**
* América defeated Mazatlán 5-0.
* Tigres defeated Pumas 2-1.
* Toluca and Cruz Azul drew 2-2.
* Chivas drew 1-1 against Atlas, missing the Play-In due to a goal difference.
* Necaxa defeated Puebla 1-0.
* **Quarterfinal Matchups:**
* Cruz Azul vs.León
* Tigres vs. Necaxa
* Toluca vs. 8th Seed (Winner of Play-In round 2)
* América vs. 7th Seed (Winner of Monterrey vs. Pachuca)
**Clausura 2024 Season Recap**
* **Top Goalscorers:** The Clausura 2024 season saw a three-way tie for the top goalscorer title, with Paulinho Moccelin (Atlético San Luis), Diber Cambindo (Necaxa), and Federico Viñas (León) each scoring 8 goals.
* **Additional Goalscorers:** Tiago Volpi (Toluca), Uros Djurdjevic (Atlas), and Raúl Zúñiga (Tijuana) tied for the top scorer title with 12 goals. Diber Cambindo finished closely behind with 11 goals.
* **League Standings:** Cruz Azul, Toluca, and América were in the top teams standings.
