Liga MX Apertura Matchday 12 Roundup

Last Updated on Outubro 6, 2025 1:51 pm by Erwin Noguera

Matchday 12 of the 2025 Liga MX Apertura season provided some exciting moments and kept the tension high at the top of the table. Toluca remains firmly in the lead, while traditional teams such as América, Tigres, and Cruz Azul are fighting to stay close to the top.

Similarly, we can expect the final rounds of the first phase of the tournament to be truly intense. All teams will be playing for their lives with the aim of earning points and qualifying for the Liguilla. In reality, all teams are playing very well, and nerves of steel will be on display from now on.

The round featured matches full of drama, goals, and key moments that could define the Playoff qualification. In summary, Matchday 12 left Toluca firmly at the top, while Tigres and Cruz Azul remain in the fight, and América shows signs of recovery. The battle for qualification and the top of the table continues to be very close, promising more excitement in the coming matchdays of the 2025 Apertura.

No Troca de Gambila, você pode explorar todas as previsões para o Liga MX Apertura MX 2025, as apostas finais para esta rodada e as probabilidades para cada partida.

Liga MX Apertura 2025: Games

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 12 Roundup: Tigres x Cruz Azul

Tigres faced a tough Cruz Azul in Matchday 12 of the 2025 Apertura and ended up conceding a draw in the dying moments, in a match that reflected the intensity and competitiveness of both teams in the fight for the top spots in the table.

The final equalizer came thanks to a penalty kick by Ángel Sepúlveda in the 95th minute, after a VAR review for a foul on Ignacio Rivero, a moment that sparked frustration in the Tigres team and celebration in the Cruz Azul camp.

During the first half, the game was fairly uneventful, with few clear scoring opportunities. Cruz Azul dominated possession with 66%, but failed to translate that superiority into dangerous shots.

For their part, Tigres tried to create danger mainly through individual actions: Ozziel Herrera had the clearest chance in the 7th minute, when he cut into the area and shot, but his shot went just wide. Later, Luka Romero tried to surprise with a bicycle kick in the 32nd minute, but without success.

Tigres’ goal came at the start of the second half, when Juan Brunetta finished off a one-two with Ángel Correa and scored with his first touch in the 50th minute, putting the home side ahead.

Fernando Gorriarán came close to increasing the lead on a couple of occasions, but failed to convert, allowing Cruz Azul to keep their hopes alive until the end of the match. Despite the draw, Tigres remain near the top of the table, although with the feeling that they could have taken all three points.

Result: Tigres 1–1 Cruz Azul

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 12 Roundup: León vs. Toluca

Toluca reaffirmed its leadership in the 2025 Apertura with a convincing 4-2 victory over León, in a match that had a special twist due to the return of Nacho Ambriz to La Fiera’s bench.

From the opening whistle, the Diablos Rojos showed an aggressive and organized attitude, seeking to control the game and take advantage of the spaces left by the Esmeralda defense. The first goal came in the 5th minute, when Jesús Angulo finished with precision after an assist from Nicolás Castro, highlighting Toluca’s speed and verticality.

León, for its part, tried to react and maintain possession, and its efforts paid off in the 37th minute when James Rodríguez converted a penalty after a foul on David Ramírez, tying the score before halftime.

However, the second half was completely dominated by the visitors, who imposed their rhythm and demonstrated lethal offensive effectiveness. Paulinho became the star of the match by scoring two goals, one at the start of the second half and another in the 76th minute, while Alexis Vega contributed the third in the 60th minute after a brilliant assist from Gallardo.

León tried to respond with a goal from Alfonso Alvarado in the 69th minute, but couldn’t get close enough to threaten Toluca’s lead. With this victory, Antonio Mohamed’s team consolidates its lead with 28 points, adding its seventh consecutive victory and showing a solid and consistent project that threatens to be a contender until the end of the tournament.

Result: León 2-4 Toluca

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 12 Roundup: América vs. Santos

América secured a solid 3-0 victory over Santos Laguna in Matchday 12 of the 2025 Apertura, although the match left André Jardine with cause for concern due to the significant injuries suffered by the team just before the FIFA break.

From the start, the Águilas were superior in ball control and creating chances, imposing their rhythm and generating constant danger on the opponent’s goal.

In the opening minutes, Santos Laguna tried to contain the offensive attacks, but was unable to stop the mobility and precision of Brian Rodríguez and “Búfalo” Aguirre, who became the most dangerous players for the Azulcrema. Aguirre came close to opening the scoring with a powerful shot, and later almost scored a second goal that was disallowed by VAR after a controversial review for a previous foul in midfield.

The opening goal came thanks to the connection between Aguirre and Alex Zendejas, which culminated in a precise cross for the former to push the ball into the back of the net in the 52nd minute.

In the second half, América maintained the intensity and took advantage of the spaces left by the Laguneros. Brian Rodríguez extended the lead in the 62nd minute with a cross-shot from inside the area after a great collective play that showed the team’s coordination on offense.

Finally, Alan Cervantes put the finishing touch on the victory with a powerful and well-placed shot from outside the area, sealing the win and making clear the Águilas’ dominance over an opponent that was unable to respond.

Despite three players out due to injury, Jardine’s team showed defensive solidity and offensive creativity, earning three vital points that allow them to remain close to the top of the table.

Result: América 3–0 Santos

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 12 Roundup: Tijuana x Monterrey

Matchday 12 of the 2025 Liga MX Apertura concluded with a thrilling 2-2 draw between Xolos de Tijuana and Rayados de Monterrey, in a match full of intensity and back-and-forth scoring.

From the opening minutes, both teams showed their attacking ambition, but it was Frank Boya who opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a powerful header that first hit the post and then ended up in the back of the net after taking advantage of the rebound in the face of the passive opposition defense and the late reaction of goalkeeper Santiago Melé.

The Monterrey team responded at the end of the first half with a well-worked move. In added time, Germán Berterame (45+6′) managed to equalize with a first-time shot inside the area, following a precise assist from Óliver Torres, restoring parity before the break.

In the second half, Berterame struck again in the 57th minute, putting Domenec Torrent’s side ahead. However, their joy was short-lived, as just three minutes later, Adonis Preciado (60′) popped up with a clinical finish to restore parity.

The final result left mixed feelings on both sides. Monterrey wasted the opportunity to catch up with Toluca at the top of the league and remains in third place with 26 points, just behind América.For its part, the border team earned a valuable point that allowed it to enter the direct qualification zone, reaching 20 points.

Result: Tijuana 2–2 Monterrey