Tijuana and León Clash in Liga MX Showdown

TIJUANA, Mexico – The Liga MX returns this Friday, September 19, with an exciting clash between Xolos de Tijuana and León at Estadio Caliente. Both teams aim to secure crucial points as they approach the playoff stage of the Apertura 2025 tournament.

Tijuana recently boasts a win against Necaxa, bringing confidence as they prepare to maintain their unbeaten streak at home. Currently, the Xolos sit in sixth place on the league table with 13 points and are focused on breaking into direct playoff positions.

Meanwhile, León, considered a strong competitor in the league, arrives in Tijuana after a draw against Tigres. With only two points less than Tijuana, León is hoping to improve its recent form from tenth place and avoid slipping further into the standings.

Historically, matches between Tijuana and León have yielded dynamic and offensive play, with Tijuana winning two and drawing three in their last five encounters at home. Fans are eager to see which tactical strategies the coaches will employ in this heated matchup.

James Rodríguez, a key León player, will not participate in the match, reportedly opting out due to concerns over playing on synthetic turf ahead of the upcoming World Cup. His absence adds another layer of intrigue to this contest.

The kickoff is scheduled for 9:05 PM local time, and fans can tune in via FOX or the Caliente TV streaming service. With both teams looking to secure three points, the atmosphere at Estadio Caliente is expected to be electric.