The Liga MX Femenil is heating up as the Clausura 2025 tournament approaches the Liguilla phase, intensifying rivalries and the quest for points among all 18 teams. After the completion of jornada 12 from March 12 to March 14, the leading team, the Águilas del América, is making their claim stronger as they strive to dethrone the two-time defending champions, the Rayadas del Monterrey, currently positioned seventh.
America, led by architect Angel Villacampa, has been on fire, dominating their latest match against Puebla with a commanding 7-0 victory. Key players like Daniela Espinosa and Priscila have been pivotal; Espinosa scored two of the seven goals, bringing her tally to nine for the season, whilst Priscila added another. Both players have played fundamental roles, and Villacampa’s strategy appears to be paying off.
Charlyn Corral, the star forward for Pachuca, continues to hold the title of top scorer with 18 goals, significantly contributing to her team’s performance as they hover just below the top spots. Despite Pachuca's strong standings, the pressure mounts as they prepare for their upcoming duel against FC Juárez scheduled for March 16, which coincides with America’s clash against Juárez FC. Corral's stellar efforts have made her one to watch this season.
Following jornada 12, the standings were reshuffled as several teams delivered impressive performances. The final matches of the jornada on March 14 saw Tigres Femenil crush Santos 5-0, helping them climb to third place on the table. Coach Jenni Hermoso's team bounced back strongly and showcased their title aspirations with this decisive victory, narrowing the margin with their rivals.
Elsewhere, the jornada produced varying outcomes, demonstrating the unpredictability of the competition. The matches unfolded as follows:
- March 12, 2025: America 7-0 Puebla
- March 12, 2025: Pachuca 1-1 Pumas
- March 13, 2025: Cruz Azul 2-1 Toluca
- March 13, 2025: Querétaro 1-1 Guadalajara
- March 13, 2025: Necaxa 1-0 León
- March 13, 2025: Atlas 2-1 Monterrey
- March 13, 2025: Tijuana 2-2 Juárez
- March 14, 2025: Mazatlán 0-0 Atlético San Luis
- March 14, 2025: Tigres 5-0 Santos
America's stunning rise to the top has been propelled by their victory against Atlas, where they overcame the Rojinegros 3-1 on March 15, solidifying their initial lead with 27 points, leaving León trailing just behind at 26. This win showcased their offensive strength, as Rodrigo Aguirre netted two goals along with Cristian Calderón's decisive strike.
Despite efforts from many teams, including Chivas who struggled to earn just one point from their encounter against FC Juárez, America is determined not to loosen their grip atop the standings. They aim to maintain their momentum moving forward.
The goals from Aguirre solidified his confidence as he seeks to cement his position as one of the leading forwards for his club. On the flip side, Atlas's Uros Durdevic offered hope with his late goal but it was not enough to keep them competitive against America.
The day of matches also revealed significant shifts on the scoring charts, particularly after Diber Cambindo from Necaxa scored against León, bringing his tally up to 11 goals. The competition for top scorer remains fierce as rivals like Uros Durdevic attempt to close the gap.
The Liga MX Femenil will continue with jornada 13, scheduled to resume on March 16, featuring pivotal matches: America takes on Juárez FC, and Pachuca faces Puebla. This jornada is particularly significant as teams solidify their positions with the playoffs looming.
Fans are eager to see if America can maintain its top position and if Pachuca’s Corral retains her lead as the top scorer as she battles against her competition. Continued performances will be key as teams push for places within the coveted playoff brackets.
This exciting league filled with thrilling performances and stunning rivalries promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the outcome of each match leading to the Liguilla.