Liga MX Apertura Matchday 9 Roundup

Last Updated on Setembro 22, 2025 1:13 pm by Erwin Noguera

The ninth round of the 2025 Liga MX Apertura Tournament brought strong emotions and scores that are beginning to shape the serious contenders for the title. The day kicked off with an important 1-0 win for Necaxa over Puebla, while Cruz Azul prevailed in a thrilling 3-2 duel against Juárez at the Olímpico Universitario.

Later, Mazatlán and Atlas shared the points with a 1-1 draw, and Tijuana provided the big surprise of the day with a 5-0 win over León at the Caliente stadium, a result that shook up the table.

The action continued on Saturday with Querétaro causing an upset at the Hidalgo stadium by beating Pachuca 2-0, reaffirming their good form in the tournament. In the capital, Pumas and Tigres played an intense match that ended on a 1-1 draw, keeping both teams in the fight for playoff spots.

However, one of the most talked-about results was Chivas’ home defeat to Toluca, who reaffirmed their status as one of the strongest teams in the competition with a resounding 3-0 win at the Akron Stadium.

The highlight came in Monterrey, where Rayados and América played out a modern classic that ended on a 2-2 draw at the BBVA. Both teams showed their class and attacking prowess.

With these results, Liga MX continues to show parity and surprises in every matchday, making it clear that the fight for the top spots will be intense until the end of the tournament.

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 Matchday 9 Games

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 9 Roundup: Cruz Azul vs. Juárez

In an emotional match, Cruz Azul secured a crucial victory against FC Juárez at the Olímpico Universitario with a score of 3-2.

The match began at a frenetic pace: Luka Romero opened the scoring in the second minute, but the Bravos quickly reacted with goals from Pizarro (14′) and Fulgencio (19′) to turn the game around. However, La Máquina showed character and regained the lead with goals from Toro Fernández (23′) and Paradela (36′), closing out a truly dizzying first half.

The second half was very different from the start. Cruz Azul focused on controlling the ball and managing their lead, while Juárez lost intensity and was unable to get back into the game. The Celeste’s solid defense, along with their tactical discipline, was enough to maintain the result and secure three points that strengthen the team both mentally and football-wise.

With this victory, Cruz Azul reached 23 points and temporarily moved to the top of the tournament, awaiting Monterrey’s result against América. The great form of players such as Toro Fernández and Paradela added to the team’s ability to react, consolidating Cruz Azul as one of the main protagonists of the 2025 Apertura.

Result: Cruz Azul (3) – (2) Juárez

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 9 Roundup: Pumas x Tigres

In a match played at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Pumas and Tigres shared the points after drawing 1-1 on Matchday 9.

For the blue and gold, the result meant extending their losing streak against the team from Monterrey, as they have not managed to beat them since August 2023, when they won 2-1 at CU. Since then, the capital side has struggled to overcome San Nicolás, who have become a difficult opponent in recent tournaments.

The recent history between the two sides shows how evenly matched this rivalry is: Tigres has won three times, including a 3-1 victory in the 2024 Apertura, while the rest of the matches have ended in draws. Although the scores are usually close, the spectacle has been guaranteed, as there has not been a 0-0 draw between them since the 2021 Apertura, reflecting the offensive intensity that characterizes these duels.

In terms of the standings, Tigres remains in sixth place with 16 points, while Pumas occupies seventh place with 13 points. Both clubs are in the thick of the fight to secure a place in the direct playoffs, although the university team will need to get back to winning ways if it wants to avoid complications in the coming rounds.

Result: Pumas (1) – (1) Tigres

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 9 Roundup: Guadalajara x Toluca

Toluca made a statement at Akron Stadium with a 3-0 victory over Chivas, thanks to a stellar performance by Alexis Vega, who scored one goal and provided two assists. The former Rojiblanco, who was greeted with boos and chants on his return to Guadalajara, responded on the pitch by being the most influential player of the match. With this win, the Diablos reached their sixth victory of the tournament and climbed to third place in the table, while the Rebaño suffered their fifth defeat of the championship.

The match began with some approaches by the home team, but it was Toluca who opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Paulinho took advantage of a mistake by goalkeeper Raúl Rangel after a pass from Vega. Shortly after, Gallardo increased the lead with a header from a corner kick, also served by Alexis. Chivas tried to react before halftime, but their chances lacked force, including a shot that hit the post.

In the second half, things got worse for Milito’s side with the sending off of Rubén González in the 50th minute. Toluca made no mistake, and Vega sealed the game with a 3-0 lead in the 56th minute, calmly finishing past Rangel. Although both teams ended up with ten players due to Bruno Méndez’s red card, the score remained unchanged. In the end, Toluca confirmed their great form with 19 points, while Chivas lagged with only 8 points and a lot of pressure ahead of the next matchday.

Result: Guadalajara (0) – (3) Toluca

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 9 Roundup: Monterrey x América

In one of the most eagerly awaited matches of Matchday 9, Monterrey and América played out an intense encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw at the BBVA Stadium.

Domenec Torrent’s team seemed headed for a comfortable victory after taking a two-goal lead in the first half. However, they were unable to hold on to the result and ended up dropping points to Las Águilas, who, despite their injuries, showed character to rescue the draw.

The match began with Monterrey dominating, which was reflected on the scoreboard when Fidel Ambriz took advantage of a rebound inside the area after a header by Lucas Ocampos that Malagón was unable to control at the 17th minute. Shortly before halftime, Canales extended the lead with an elegant finish after going one-on-one with the goalkeeper, sealing a 2-0 lead that seemed to put Monterrey on track for a sure victory. However, the visitors’ reaction came in the second half.

André Jardine’s adjustments paid off at the end of the match. In the 81st minute, Brian Rodríguez assisted Rodrigo Aguirre to close the gap, and in the final stretch, in the 88th minute, Ramón Juárez headed in a corner kick to seal the final tie. With this result, Monterrey remained on 22 points, relinquishing the lead to Cruz Azul, while América achieved a draw that felt like a victory given the way the game unfolded.

Result: Monterrey (2) – (2) América