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Apertura 2025 Jornada 9 Kicks Off This Weekend
Ciudad de México, México – The ninth round of the 2025 Apertura tournament kicks off this Friday, September 19, with exciting matches scheduled throughout the weekend. The opening game features Cruz Azul facing FC Juárez, setting the stage for a packed weekend of Liga MX action.
On Saturday, fans can look forward to three key matchups: Pumas takes on Tigres, Chivas hosts Toluca, and league leaders Monterrey face off against América in the highlight match of this round. The weekend concludes with Santos battling Atlético de San Luis on Sunday.
According to The Sporting News, several clubs enter these matches with different expectations. Cruz Azul, benefiting from their recent win against Pachuca, is poised to maintain momentum against Juárez. Monterrey, while leading the standings with 21 points, looks to solidify their position against an América team still recovering from a surprising defeat.
The odds for the weekend games reflect the competitive nature of the league. For instance, Pachuca is heavily favored to win at home against Querétaro, while the matches between Pumas and Tigres, as well as Chivas versus Toluca, are predicted to be closely contested.
Match times for the weekend are as follows (all times in Ciudad de México):
Friday, September 19:
Saturday, September 20:
- 17:00 Pachuca vs. Querétaro
- 19:00 Pumas vs. Tigres
- 19:07 Chivas vs. Toluca
- 21:05 Monterrey vs. América
Sunday, September 21:
- 17:00 Santos vs. San Luis
With teams battling it out for crucial points, the stage is set for an exciting weekend in the Liga MX as the action heats up ahead of the midpoint of the tournament.
