Liga MX Apertura Matchday 16 Roundup

Last Updated on novembro 3, 2025 3:11 pm by Erwin Noguera

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 16 delivered drama and decisive results as Cruz Azul took the lead, Club América stayed hot, and the playoff race tightened.

The competition is now incredibly tight among the top four teams. Cruz Azul is currently leading by just one point, while Toluca has slowed down and is now tied for second place with Club América. Tigres is close behind, sitting just two points off the leaders. This upcoming matchday is crucial as it will determine who takes the lead before the playoffs begin.

Additionally, Pumas has climbed to the 10th position on the board and is just one match away from securing a spot in the postseason if they can achieve another victory.

With two of the top teams winning and the other two drawing in this latest matchday, it’s time to analyze what happened and what to expect in the final matchday of the Liga MX regular season.

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 16: Games

Apertura MX Matchday 16 Roundup: San Luis vs. Juarez

To be honest, this match could have ended in San Luis’ favor, but it all came down to the actions of a single player. What should be particularly infuriating for the San Luis fans is that this player was from their own team.

San Luis opened the scoring in the 61st minute. However, in the 82nd minute, Rodrigo Dourado not only scored an own goal, which allowed Juarez to equalize, but he also received a red card in the 85th minute.

His actions left the home team with one less player on the field, which enabled the visitors to score a last-minute goal and secure the win.

Result: San Luis 1-2 Juarez

Apertura MX Matchday 16 Roundup: Monterrey x Tigres

This match was filled with action, as both teams scored and ended up with 10 players each after the first half. Monterrey’s Jorge Rodriguez was the first to be sent off in the 32nd minute. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, Monterrey maintained an aggressive pace in the first half. However, they faced a setback when Jesus Angulo committed a foul, conceding a penalty and receiving a red card as well.

The penalty became a turning point for the hosts, as Sergio Canales successfully converted it, leveling the number of players on the field once again. However, Tigres continued to push forward and equalized the score in the 67th minute.

Result: Monterrey 1-1 Tigres

Apertura MX Matchday 16 Roundup: Pumas vs.Tijuana

We can’t say much in favor of Tijuana for this match, as Pumas took the initiative early on and quickly built a lead during the first half. José Juan Macías opened the scoring in the 15th minute.

The team added two more goals in the 42nd and 44th minutes, ending the first half with a score of 3-0. However, Tijuana refused to give up and continued to apply pressure, which eventually led to a penalty being awarded.

The visitors successfully converted the penalty in the 65th minute, but the hosts were determined not to let Tijuana gain any confidence. They scored their fourth and final goal in the 71st minute.

Result: Pumas 4 – 1 Tijuana

Apertura MX Matchday 16 Roundup: Pachuca x Guadalajara

It was not surprising to see Guadalajara win this match, as the team has been enjoying a successful run in their last five games. However, the manner in which they secured their victory was both surprising and somewhat concerning.

Pachuca came prepared to fight for most of the match, maintaining slightly more possession and trying to match the visitors’ pace. For the majority of the game, the teams appeared evenly matched. It wasn’t until the 71st minute that Armando Gonzalez found the net, giving Guadalajara the lead.

Unfortunately for Guadalajara, their confidence was short-lived. Just two minutes after scoring, Luis Romo was sent off, forcing the team into a defensive strategy to hold onto their lead and secure the three points by the end of the match.

Result: Pachuca 0-1 Guadalajara