The Liga MX Apertura 2025 regular season is over meaning it’s time for the intense, thrilling and always dramatic playoffs to take over Mexico’s top-flight.
For all of Liga MX’s flaws, “La Liguilla” is always an electrifying final sprint to crown a champion of Mexican soccer. The best games of the season always occur in the do-or-die stage of the term. Simply put, the Liga MX playoffs always deliver.
As the dust of the regular season settles, the five preseason favorites lived up to their status. Reigning champions Toluca led the way, with Tigres, Cruz Azul, Club América and Monterrey looking like their most serious challengers.
The impressive Diego Milito-led Chivas settled for sixth and the final direct qualification spot to the quarterfinals.
The play-in games start the knockout stage action on the other side of the international break. Once those are done, the quarterfinals will ensue.
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the Liga MX Apertura 2025 playoffs.






