Tigres UANL Faces Necaxa in High-Stakes Liga MX Quarterfinal Showdown

MONTERREY, Mexico — The Liga MX Clausura playoffs intensified as Tigres UANL and Necaxa prepare to meet for the decisive second leg of their quarterfinal clash on Sunday night at Estadio Universitario. The match kicks off at 11:00 p.m. ET with significant stakes for both teams.

Necaxa, who finished the season in fifth place with 31 points from a record of 10 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, is aiming to overcome a 0-0 draw from the first leg on May 7. Tigres edged them in the regular season match-up, winning 2-1 earlier in the league. Goals from Juan Brunetta and Jesus Garza secured that victory for Tigres, while Agustín Palavecino scored the lone goal for Necaxa. In the previous match, Nahuel Guzmán of Tigres received a red card, leaving his team to finish the game shorthanded.

Both teams showed resilience, with Necaxa outshooting Tigres 22-8 but failing to capitalize on those opportunities, thanks to Guzmán’s strong performance. Tigres has scored 24 goals in the season, allowing 14, while Necaxa leads in scoring with 36 goals but has also conceded 29. José Paradela leads Necaxa’s offense with 8 goals and 7 assists.

Fans are expected to tune in for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The clash is crucial as the winner will advance to face either Toluca or Monterrey in the semifinals.

In recent weeks, Tigres has encountered challenges, particularly after being eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Cruz Azul. Now, they look to regain momentum in the domestic league. Coach Guido Pizarro, serving a suspension and unable to be on the bench, will be watching closely as his team seeks a place in the semifinals.

With the season winding down and every match holding significant weight, both teams are poised to give their all to secure a win and keep their championship hopes alive.