Tijuana vs Toluca Kicks Off Liga MX Clausura 2025 Season

The Liga MX Clausura 2025 season officially kicks off this Friday, January 10, as Tijuana hosts Toluca at the Estadio Caliente. The match, scheduled for 9:05 PM local time, marks the beginning of a new campaign for both teams, each looking to rebound from disappointing quarterfinal exits in the Apertura 2024 tournament.

Tijuana, led by Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio, enters the match with a bitter taste from their previous season. Despite securing a commanding 3-0 victory in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash against Cruz Azul, Xolos suffered a dramatic collapse in the second leg, losing 3-0 and being eliminated due to Cruz Azul’s superior regular-season record. The team will aim to start strong in front of their home crowd as they await potential reinforcements to bolster their squad.

Toluca, on the other hand, finished second in the Apertura 2024 league phase but fell short in the playoffs, losing to América in the quarterfinals. The Diablos Rojos have since undergone significant changes, appointing Argentine coach Antonio Mohamed and securing high-profile signings, including former Houston Dynamo midfielder Héctor Herrera. However, Herrera will not be available for this match, leaving fans eager to see how the new-look Toluca performs under Mohamed’s leadership.

Both teams are eager to make a statement early in the season, with Tijuana seeking redemption and Toluca aiming to justify their offseason investments. The match promises to be a thrilling start to the Clausura 2025 campaign, with fans across Mexico tuning in to witness the action unfold.