UDG’s Triumph in Clausura 2025 Final Against Tampico Madero
The Leones Negros of the Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) made their debut as Liga de Expansión champions after defeating Tampico Madero 5-4 on penalties in the Clausura 2025 final, following a 2-2 draw after regulation time.
Background on Leones Negros and Liga de Expansión
Established in 2020, the Liga de Expansión replaced the Liga de Ascenso. Prior to their Clausura 2025 triumph, Leones Negros’ highest achievement was reaching the final of the Clausura 2024, where they lost to Atlante with a global score of 1-4.
Alfonso Sosa’s Role and Experience
Alfonso Sosa, the experienced head coach of Leones Negros, previously led the team to promotion to Liga MX in 2014, which was their most recent title. Sosa has a history of success in promotional finals, having won three titles: with Leones Negros in 2014, Necaxa in 2016, and Atlético de San Luis in 2019.
Current State of Liga de Expansión
Since 2019, promotion to the top-tier Liga MX has been suspended. Consequently, Liga de Expansión champions now compete primarily for the honor of winning the tournament and a financial reward, reportedly ranging from 5 to 10 million pesos.
Leones Negros’ Historical Achievements
Leones Negros became the seventh champion in Liga de Expansión’s ten-year history, with Atlante leading the pack with three titles. UDG now has one Liga de Expansión title, alongside six other notable achievements in Mexican football, including winning the CONCACAF Champions League in 1978 and Copa MX in 1991.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are Leones Negros? Leones Negros is the football team representing the Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG).
- What is Liga de Expansión? It’s a Mexican football league established in 2020, replacing the Liga de Ascenso.
- Why is this title significant for Leones Negros? This is their first Liga de Expansión title since 2014, when they last achieved promotion to the top-tier Liga MX.
- Who is Alfonso Sosa? Alfonso Sosa is the head coach of Leones Negros, known for his success in promotional finals and having led UDG to their most recent title in 2014.
- What are the current stakes in Liga de Expansión? With promotion to Liga MX suspended since 2019, champions now compete for the honor of winning the tournament and a financial reward.
