Toluca vs. América: Final Showdown for Liga MX Glory

CDMX, Mexico — The Liga MX Clausura 2025 will culminate this weekend with the highly anticipated final match between Toluca and América. The title clash takes place after a season marked by intense competition and exciting moments.

América enters the final seeking their fourth consecutive title, known as a tetracampeonato. The match not only represents a chance for glory, but will also feature several former Chivas players aiming for championship success with their new teams.

Four players from América — Alejandro Zendejas, Cristian Calderón, Alan Cervantes, and Rodolfo Cota — all have pasts with Chivas. Zendejas has three Liga titles under his belt from previous campaigns, while Calderón has two. Both Zendejas and Cota have also won the Clausura 2017 with Chivas.

On the other side, Toluca’s roster includes three former Chivas players: Alexis Vega, Jesús Angulo, and Antonio Briseño. Vega and Angulo have become critical to Toluca’s success, while Briseño hopes to secure his second title, having previously won the Apertura 2015 with Tigres.

As excitement builds ahead of Thursday’s first leg of the final at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, players and coaches share their sentiments. Former Pumas assistant coach Gustavo Lema spoke positively about both teams and their coaching styles, praising Toluca’s Antonio Mohamed as someone who consistently fields a competitive team.

Lema expressed his pride in Mohamed’s achievements, noting that Toluca has made significant improvements this season compared to previous years. He mentioned that Mohamed’s approach to each match is unique, which he respects greatly.

In a pre-final interview, Alexis Vega reflected on his journey with Toluca, expressing gratitude for the support from his family and fans. His teammate, Jesús Angulo, emphasized his aspirations to win championships, stating that this final represents a chance to fulfill long-held dreams.

As the two teams prepare for the final, all eyes will be on the players who once donned the Chivas colors and are now in the spotlight for this championship opportunity.