Clausura MX 2025 Matchday 13 Roundup

Matchday 13 of the Clausura MX 2025 is history, and the battle for the top of the standings continues between América and Toluca.

Both teams won their respective matches over the weekend, which leaves them with a good chance of securing direct qualification for the next Liguilla. On the other hand, León lost its third consecutive match, while Tigres lost to América to remain in fourth place in the standings.

Cruz Azul and Necaxa won again in the previous matchday, but they must keep their foot on the pedal, as they still have a real chance of fighting for the top of the table in this Clausura 2025 regular phase.

Below, we bring you a summary of the best matches of this 13th matchday of the Clausura 2025 of Liga MX.

Clausura MX: Matchday 13 Roundup – Results

Clausura MX: Matchday 13 Roundup – Necaxa x Querétaro

When it was announced that Diber Cambindo would be absent from this match due to injury, Necaxa had their doubt as he is their top scorer. However, in their first game without the Colombian striker, Nicolás Larcamón’s team showed they could win without him by beating Querétaro 2-0.

It may not have been Necaxa’s best performance of the tournament, but they showed strong defensive organization and demonstrated they could adapt to play without Cambindo.

The first goal came in the 11th minute when José Iván Rodríguez found the back of the net. Necaxa gained confidence, while Querétaro failed to mount a meaningful challenge, highlighting their struggles in the tournament.

The second half saw a similar pattern, with Necaxa controlling the game and Querétaro simply watching the match. The second goal came in the 81st minute, with Alexis Peña taking advantage of weak opposition marking to score from a set piece.

This victory lifted Necaxa to fifth place in the championship, while Querétaro is in 14th place.

Clausura MX: Matchday 13 Roundup – Toluca x Pachuca

Toluca’s Diablos Rojos scored a thrilling 3-2 victory over Pachuca’s Tuzos in an intense match at the Estadio Nemesio Diez.

Alexis Vega and Jesús Angulo shined, with Vega scoring a spectacular goal in the first half. The Scarlets dominated the first 45 minutes, with Angulo scoring the first two goals with impressive finishes.

In the final moments of the first half, Vega showed remarkable skill, dribbling past defenders to score a spectacular goal, much to the delight of the fans. Despite Toluca’s strong first-half performance, Pachuca staged a comeback attempt in the second half but fell short.

Pachuca closed the gap with a goal off a mistake by the home team’s goalkeeper, and then Pedroza scored a brilliant long-range goal. However, despite their efforts, Pachuca could not secure the equalizer as Toluca held on to the win in their defense.

The result showed Toluca’s offensive prowess, although their defensive stability remains a work in progress as they aim to secure direct qualification to the Liguilla.

Clausura MX: Matchday 13 Roundup – América x Tigres

América and Tigres faced each other in an exciting match at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium on matchday 13 of the Liga MX Clausura 2025, generating a rollercoaster of emotions. Both teams, positioned in the top five, entered the game in good form, setting high expectations for the match.

Las Águilas emerged victorious, maintaining their lead in the tournament and confirming their readiness for the Liguilla, while Tigres settled into fourth place after the defeat.

América took the lead with great ball possession in the first few minutes, showing dominance with key plays by Erick Sánchez. Despite the university team’s attempts, they struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal.

Brian Rodriguez broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute with a powerful goal, followed by another successful penalty kick before the end of the first half.

In the second half, Víctor Dávila extended América’s lead with a third goal, putting them in a comfortable position. However, Diego Valdes’ goal was disallowed due to a foul by Kevin Alvarez on Jesus Angulo, resulting in Andre Jardine receiving a yellow card for protesting.

Despite the controversial decisions, América emerged victorious with a 3-0 score, consolidating their position as tournament leaders.

Clausura MX: Matchday 13 Roundup – Monterrey x Tijuana

Monterrey had a disappointing game, losing 1-2 to Tijuana, who are struggling in Liga MX.

The loss put their coach, Martin Demichelis, under pressure, as they lost the opportunity to get closer to the Liguilla qualification spots.

This defeat may mean the end for Monterrey in the current season, as they could not beat a team that recently changed coaches and had a less experienced goalkeeper.

Despite a good start, Tijuana took advantage of Monterrey’s defensive weaknesses and scored the first goal. Monterrey quickly equalized with a penalty kick but failed to take advantage of other opportunities despite playing at home and having total control of the ball.

Finally, Tijuana kept attacking and, after several Monterrey mistakes, managed to score the winning goal in the 83′ minute at the feet of Gilberto Mora, which caused frustration among the home fans.

This leaves coach Martin Demichelis with an extremely complicated record, as his position in the upcoming Liguilla is far from clear, raising doubts about his future with the team.