Tigres and Toluca Face Off in Liga MX Semifinal

MONTERREY, Mexico — The Liga MX semifinals kick off on May 14, 2025, featuring a thrilling matchup between Tigres UANL and Deportivo Toluca at the Estadio Universitario, widely known as ‘El Volcán’.

Tigres secured their spot in the semifinals after a tense showdown against Necaxa, where a dramatic last-minute own goal by Alejandro Mayorga allowed them to equalize and advance due to their higher standings in the league. They finished the quarterfinals with a global score of 2-2.

On the other hand, Toluca had a challenging quarterfinal against Monterrey, overcoming a 3-2 deficit to advance based on their placement in the overall standings. Despite being down a player, the team rallied to tie the match, displaying impressive resilience.

Tigres head coach Guido Pizarro is wary of Toluca, as their historical record boasts six victories in the last seven playoff encounters. Tigres have also not lost in their last 14 semifinal matches at home, with nine wins and five draws.

For this high-stakes matchup, expected lineups feature Tigres’ Nahuel Guzmán in goal, supported by defenders Javier Aquino and Joaquim Henrique, along with a midfield led by Fernando Gorriarán and Diego Lainez. Toluca will look to Luis García and Hector Herrera to provide solid defense, while star Alexis Vega will aim to lead the offense.

The match is set to start at 21:00 hours (local time), with live broadcasts available on Tubi and Azteca 7 in Mexico, and Fox Deportes in the U.S.

This semifinal promises to be an exciting clash, as both teams seek to secure a spot in the final against the winner of the América-Cruz Azul matchup.