Overview
The Jornada 15 of the Liga MX, taking place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, marks the final stretch towards the Apertura 2025 Liguilla. With the Clásico Tapatío as the main event and André-Pierre Gignac chasing another scoring record, several teams are vying for direct qualification to the Cuartos de Final or Play-In.
Match Schedule and Broadcast Information
Friday, October 24
- FC Juárez vs Puebla
- Kick-off: 19:00 at Estadio Benito Juárez
- Watch on: Tubi, Caliente TV
- Mazatlán FC vs América
- Kick-off: 21:00 at Estadio El Encanto
- Watch on: Canal 7, Tubi, Caliente TV
FC Juárez aims to make history with their fifth consecutive home win in a single tournament, while Puebla attempts to end a 13-game winless streak as visitors. The Franja hasn’t won away since February, and Juárez arrives with three consecutive victories against this rival.
The Águilas dominate the series with eight victories in ten encounters. América has scored in every matchday of the tournament and could secure their direct spot to Cuartos de Final. Mazatlán seeks the upset, backed by their strong offensive form at home.
Saturday, October 25
- Tigres vs Tijuana
- Kick-off: 17:00 at Estadio Universitario
- Watch on: Canal 7, Tubi, Caliente TV
- León vs Pumas
- Kick-off: 19:00 at Estadio León
- Watch on: Caliente TV
- Guadalajara vs Atlas (Clásico Tapatío)
- Kick-off: 19:07 at Estadio Akron
- Watch on: Amazon Prime
- Cruz Azul vs Monterrey
- Kick-off: 21:05 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario
- Watch on: Canal 5, TUDN, VIX
Tigres are favorites, having won nine consecutive games at home against Xolos and not losing in ten matches. Juan Brunetta could extend his scoring streak to five games.
Both teams are desperate. León has gone seven games without a win, and Pumas six. Although the universitarios dominate recent history, their last victory over the esmeraldas was in the Guard1anes 2020 final.
The 254th edition of the Jalisco clash is played. Chivas seeks their third consecutive home win, while Atlas attempts to end six games without a victory as visitors. The excitement and the need for points to qualify for the Liguilla promise an intense match.
A direct classification match. Cruz Azul maintains a historical dominance as hosts against Rayados, without losses in 18 games played at Ciudad Universitaria. Monterrey, however, arrives with strength and has won three of their last six visits to La Máquina.
Sunday, October 26
- Santos vs Querétaro
- Kick-off: 17:00 at Estadio TSM Corona
- Watch on: VIX
- Atlético de San Luis vs Necaxa
- Kick-off: 19:00 at Estadio Alfonso Lastras
- Watch on: ESPN2, Disney+
- Toluca vs Pachuca
- Kick-off: 19:00 at Estadio Nemesio Diez
- Watch on: FOX Sports, Caliente TV
Querétaro has beaten Santos in four of their last five encounters, including three victories in Torreón. However, the Guerreros arrive on an upward trend with two consecutive home wins.
Atlético de San Luis holds the Play-In ticket in their hands and could achieve three consecutive victories for the first time since 2023. Necaxa arrives with a negative streak of five consecutive losses as visitors.
The day closes with a high-caliber match. Toluca boasts four consecutive home wins, including blowouts, while Pachuca seeks their fourth victory away from Hidalgo. Toluca has not lost against the Tuzos in five seasons.
Key Takeaways from Jornada 15
- Jornada 15 is crucial for the Apertura 2025 conclusion.
- America, Tigres, Monterrey, and Cruz Azul could secure their direct spot to Cuartos de Final.
- Pumas, Tijuana, and Toluca aim to solidify their Play-In position.
- Chivas, fueled by the Clásico Tapatío, depends on a combination of results to stay in contention.
- On an individual note, André-Pierre Gignac is on the verge of surpassing his own scoring record with Tigres, adding more excitement to a weekend filled with decisive matches.
