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Liga MX Kicks Off Jornada 12 with Exciting Matches This Weekend
MÉXICO CITY, Mexico — The Liga MX continues with Jornada 12 of the Apertura 2025 as matches kick off this Friday, October 3. The weekend will feature exciting games, including Tigres vs. Cruz Azul and Pumas vs. Chivas, two matches expected to attract significant attention.
As the league stands, Toluca leads the tournament, closely followed by Monterrey, América, and Cruz Azul, all eager to close the gap. The matches will be broadcasted across several networks, including Televisa, TV Azteca, TUDN, VIX, ESPN, and Tubi.
The action starts on Friday with three games. At 7:00 PM local time, Necaxa will face Pachuca, and later, at 9:00 PM, Atlético San Luis will take on Mazatlán, while Atlas hosts Juárez shortly after. Saturday brings four more matches, including the highly anticipated León vs. Toluca showdown.
Fans in the United States can tune in to watch these matchups on platforms such as TUDN, which will also stream on their website and app. For the Pumas vs. Chivas clash, kickoff is set for 9:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday.
In their last outing, América defeated Santos Laguna 3-0, allowing them to climb to second place, just one point behind the leaders. Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodríguez, and Alan Cervantes were the scorers in that decisive match.
Despite the win, América faced challenges as they suffered injuries to key players, including Alan Saint-Maximin. Meanwhile, Toluca continues to impress under coach Antonio “Turco” Mohamed, marking a solid performance in their latest match against León.
The weekend also features a remarkable comeback by Querétaro, featuring Alí Hernández’s two goals leading to a 3-1 victory over Puebla. Conversely, Necaxa struggled at home, falling to Pachuca 1-0 despite having several chances to equalize.
As the top teams jostle for position, all eyes will be on this weekend’s matches, which are critical for teams looking to secure their place in the playoff race. The excitement builds as fans gear up for a thrilling Jornada 12.
