Sun Nov 30 02:20:00 UTC 2025: Headline: Tijuana on Verge of Semifinals, América Faces Uphill Battle in Liga MX Playoffs
Tijuana, Mexico – Tijuana, led by Uruguayan coach Sebastián Abreu, is in a commanding position to advance to the Liga MX Apertura tournament semifinals after a dominant 3-0 victory over Tigres in the first leg of their quarterfinal matchup. Abreu’s side delivered a stunning blow to Tigres, who previously boasted the league’s best defense. Despite the advantage, Abreu remains cautious, emphasizing the need to maintain focus ahead of the second leg in Nuevo León. Tigres needs to win by at least three goals to stay in the tournament.
Meanwhile, América, coached by Brazilian André Jardine, faces a daunting task as they seek to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Monterrey. The team needs to display their offensive prowess to mount a comeback at home. Jardine is confident in his team’s ability to perform.
In other quarterfinal action, Toluca holds a slight edge over Juárez after a 2-1 away win, while Cruz Azul and Guadalajara are evenly matched after a scoreless draw in the first leg. The second leg matches over the weekend will determine which teams advance in the Mexican Soccer League Tournament.
The article was written by AFP – Agence France Presse.
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