The definition of Apertura 2025 takes shape as Cruz Azul, Tigres, Toluca and Rayados seek a place for the title

The first leg in the Apertura 2025 semifinals left a tie in the Blue Cross vs. Tigerswhile Striped won 1-0 Toluca and has a slight advantage for the weekend.

In this scenario, Tolucatournament leader, and Tigerssecond place, start with a certain advantage thanks to the position they reached in the regular phase, above the fifth place of Striped and third place Blue Cross.

🏆 This is what the Apertura 2025 final looks like at the moment

Tigers (2) vs (5) Striped

❓ What do Tigres and Cruz Azul need to advance to the final?

Tigers arrives at the return duel with a margin over Blue Crosssince the 1-1 tie in the series allows them to advance with any equality in the overall score. Their second place in the standings gives them that benefit, so all they have to do is draw at home or win by any difference to ensure their presence in the final.

For its part, Blue Cross needs a win to stay alive in the Liguilla. No draw works for him, even if it is a scoreboard with several goals. The only possible route for the light blue team is to win the second leg, regardless of whether the difference is minimal or large.

What do Tigres need?

• They advance if they win the second leg.

• They advance if they tie the second leg, regardless of the score, because the overall tie favors them due to their position in the table.

What Cruz Azul needs

• He is obliged to win the second leg by any score.

• If you tie, you are eliminated, even if it is a tie with many goals.

❓ What do Toluca and Rayados need to advance to the final?

Toluca arrives at the second leg at a disadvantage after losing 1-0 in the first leg against Monterey. As the leader of the tournament, they need to win the second leg to equalize the aggregate and take advantage of their position in the table. Any draw or defeat in the second leg eliminates them from the series.

For its part, Monterey starts with an advantage thanks to the victory at home. A draw in the second leg is enough to stay alive in the Liguilla, while only a defeat that allows Toluca overcoming the global leaves it out.

What Toluca needs

• They need to win the second leg to equal or surpass the aggregate.

• If you tie or lose, you are eliminated.

What Monterrey needs

• They advance if they tie the second leg.

• Advance if you win, regardless of the score.

When will the semi-final second leg be played?

Toluca vs Monterrey

• Date: Saturday December 6

• Time: 7:00 p.m. CDMX / 8:00 p.m. ET

• Location: University Stadium

Tigers vs Cruz Azul

• Date: Saturday December 6

• Time: 9:10 p.m. CDMX / 10:10 p.m. ET

• Location: Nemesio Diez Stadium