Saturday, October 4 Matchups
Following Friday’s games, the action continues on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 with matches promising excitement, reunions, and even revenge.
Querétaro vs. Puebla
- Match Details: Played at Estadio La Corregidora at 17:00 HRS. Available on FOX and Caliente TV.
- Context: Querétaro aims to capitalize on home advantage to break their poor home record, while Puebla seeks to climb the standings after an inconsistent tournament.
León vs. Toluca
- Match Details: Played at Estadio León at 19:00 HRS. Available on FOX and Caliente TV.
- Context: This will be the reunion between Ignacio Ambriz and his former team. As León’s new coach, Ambriz will face Toluca for the first time at home. The leaders of the tournament, Diablos Rojas, arrive on a high after winning the Campeones Cup and securing five consecutive victories.
- Key Player: Colombian James Rodríguez, who aims to regain prominence.
Tigres vs. Cruz Azul
- Match Details: Played at Estadio Universitario at 19:00 HRS. Available on Canal 7, TUBI, and Caliente TV.
- Context: The “Volcano” promises to be the scene of another great duel. Tigres arrives with a solid defense and two consecutive wins, while Cruz Azul aims to maintain its scoring record in Monterrey, where it has scored in nine of the last ten home games.
América vs. Santos
- Match Details: Played at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes at 21:05 HRS. Available on Canal 5, TUDN, and VIX.
- Context: This match holds symbolic value as it will be the 10,000th game in Liga MX’s short tournament history. América seeks to maintain its unbeaten record against Santos, whom they haven’t lost in the last ten games. For Santos, it’s an opportunity to break a poor streak of over 20 games without winning away from home.
Sunday, October 5 Matchups
The day concludes with two crucial encounters to wrap up the jornada.
Pumas vs. Chivas
- Match Details: Played at Estadio Olímpico Universitario at 19:00 HRS. Available on Canal 5, TUDN, and VIX.
- Context: The Clásico of the round pits two teams with contrasting realities against each other. Chivas has won eight of the last twelve encounters against Pumas and seeks its third consecutive victory as a visitor. Meanwhile, Pumas arrives with two losses in a row and needs to react to avoid drifting away from the playoff zone.
Tijuana vs. Monterrey
- Match Details: Played at Estadio Caliente at 21:05 HRS. Available on FOX and Caliente TV.
- Context: Xolos is on a great run at home, having gone six games without losing and winning three consecutively without conceding a goal. However, Monterrey, which shares the lead with Toluca and hasn’t lost in its last four visits to the border, awaits them.
- Key Point: This match is expected to be one of the closest encounters of the weekend.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who are the key players in these matches?
A: Key players include Ignacio Ambriz, the new coach of León; James Rodríguez, a Colombian player trying to regain prominence with León; and Juan Rebollo, the goalkeeper for Pumas who will be crucial in their match against Chivas.
- Q: What are the significant statistics or streaks going into these games?
A: Tigres has a solid defense and two consecutive wins, while Cruz Azul seeks to maintain its scoring record in Monterrey. Pumas hasn’t won in their last two games, and Santos aims to break a 20-game streak without winning away from home. Chivas has won eight of the last twelve encounters against Pumas.
- Q: What is the significance of these matches in the broader context of Liga MX?
A: These matches are crucial in determining the teams that will advance to the Liguilla (playoffs) in the Apertura 2025 tournament. They also mark important milestones, such as América vs. Santos being the 10,000th game in Liga MX’s short tournament history.
