Mon Apr 28 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Monterrey and Pachuca to Clash in Liga MX Play-In Showdown

**MEXICO CITY** – Monterrey and Pachuca will face off in a crucial Liga MX Play-In match on [Date] at 7:30 PM CDMX (9:30 PM ET) at the Estadio BBVA. The two teams, finishing the regular season tied on 28 points, will battle for the seventh spot in the playoffs. Goal difference decided their final standings, with Monterrey edging out Pachuca for seventh place.

Monterrey secured their position with a 2-0 away victory over León, thanks to goals from Iker Fimbres and Nelson Deossa. León finished the match with 10 men after the expulsion of James Rodríguez. Meanwhile, Pachuca suffered a 2-1 defeat against Atlético de San Luis, further hampered by the late red card to Javier Eduardo ‘La Chofis’ López.

The winner of the single-elimination Play-In match between Monterrey and Pachuca will advance to the Liguilla as the seventh seed. The loser will then play the winner of the Play-In’s other match (Juárez vs. Pumas) for the final playoff spot. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced and are available in the full article. Fans can keep up-to-date with all the Liga MX news and results at [link to ESPN Deportes article].

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