Toluca Continues Bicampionship Pursuit as League Leaders
At the close of jornada 13, the reigning champions lead the standings with a total of 31 points. Toluca, under the guidance of Antonio Mohamed, secured their seventh consecutive victory to claim the top spot in the table. Their latest triumph came against Los Gallos Blancos de Querétaro, who continue to struggle near the bottom of the season’s standings.
Toluca’s Dominant Performance
The Diablos showed no mercy, crushing their opponents with goals from Nicolás Castro (15′), Paulinho (22′), Alexis Vega (30′), and a penalty converted by Jesús Angulo (66′). The team capitalized on their home advantage at Nemesio Diez, celebrating three titles in a single year: the Clausura 2025 Liga MX tournament, the Campeón de campeones, and the Campeones Cup.
Post-Match Quotes from Toluca’s Head Coach
“Our goal is to finish first, so every game and point is crucial for us as we aim to secure the top spot and host the Liguilla at home. With 31 points, it’s nearly impossible for six teams to reach that total, so we’re confident in our position,” stated the head coach after the match.
Playoff Positions and Key Teams
In the Play In positions, Tijuana sits seventh with 20 points, followed by Chivas in eighth (20 points), Juárez in ninth (19 points), and Pumas in tenth (14 points) despite having five consecutive games without a win.
Cruz Azul Triumphs Over America
Meanwhile, in Mexico City, Cruz Azul dashed the hopes of a potential “paternity” (a term referring to a team dominating the league) as they defeated America 2-1 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The match held significant Clásico and honor implications.
Bottom Three Teams
Querétaro, Necaxa, and Puebla occupy the last three positions in the standings.
Top 10 Teams (After Jornada 13)
- Toluca – 31 points
- Cruz Azul – 28 points
- América – 27 points
- Rayados – 27 points
- Tigres – 26 points
- Pachuca – 21 points
- Tijuana – 20 points
- Chivas – 20 points
- Juárez – 19 points
- Pumas – 14 points
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is leading the Liga MX standings? Toluca leads with 31 points.
- What recent victory solidified Toluca’s position at the top? Toluca defeated Los Gallos Blancos de Querétaro 4-0, with goals from Nicolás Castro, Paulinho, Alexis Vega, and Jesús Angulo.
- What is the current situation for Play In positions? Tijuana (20 points) is seventh, Chivas (20 points) eighth, Juárez (19 points) ninth, and Pumas (14 points) tenth.
- How did Cruz Azul impact the possibility of a dominant team in Liga MX? Cruz Azul defeated America 2-1, diminishing the chances of a single team dominating the league.
- Which teams occupy the bottom three spots in the standings? Querétaro, Necaxa, and Puebla are at the bottom.
