Thu May 08 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Necaxa, the Underdogs, Ready to Rumble with Tigres in Clausura 2025 Playoffs
**Aguascalientes, Mexico** – Necaxa and Tigres UANL will clash in the Clausura 2025 quarter-finals, a matchup promising fireworks between two teams with contrasting styles and trajectories. The first leg takes place this Thursday, May 8th, at 7:00 PM CDT (10:00 PM EDT) at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes, and will be broadcast on Canal 7 (TV Azteca) in Mexico and TUDN in the United States.
Necaxa, under coach Nicolás Larcamón, exceeded expectations by reaching the playoffs, earning them the underdog status. Goalkeeper Ezequiel Unsain expressed the team’s excitement, stating, “It was an intense but beautiful semester. Today we are hungry and very excited.” The two-week break before the playoffs is viewed as an advantage, not a setback.
Tigres, meanwhile, are led by debutant coach Guido Pizarro. They come into the series after a Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final clash with Cruz Azul. Midfielder Juan Brunetta acknowledged the challenge, noting Tigres’ struggles scoring away goals but expressing confidence that the team will overcome this obstacle. He recognizes Necaxa’s strength: “Necaxa is a difficult opponent, they have great players, and we expect to be up to the task. It will be a tough game.”
The series promises a compelling contest. Tigres’ experience and pedigree will be tested against Necaxa’s fiery spirit and unexpected playoff success, making this quarter-final clash a must-watch event.
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