Guadalajara, Mexico - March 15, 2025. Club América solidified its status as the frontrunner for the Liga MX title after defeating Atlas decisively with a score of 3-1 during the 12th round of the Clausura 2025 tournament. Under the guidance of manager André Jardine, the team has now amassed 27 points, moving them atop the standings.
The match showcased impressive performances from players such as Rodrigo Aguirre, who scored twice, and Cristian Calderón, who contributed with another goal. After the match, Jardine expressed confidence, stating, "The win reinforced our title candidacy for the Clausura 2025." This victory marked the eighth win for Club América, alongside three draws and one loss.
Meanwhile, León's hopes of staying at the top were dashed after they suffered their second consecutive loss, falling 2-1 to Necaxa. Despite the setback, Necaxa demonstrated remarkable resilience, securing the victory even after playing with ten men for 63 minutes. Johan Rojas and Diber Cambindo each found the back of the net for Necaxa, who now has 21 points from their matches. León's lone goal was scored by the Venezuelan Jhonder Cádiz.
Unfortunately for Necaxa, Cambindo, the league’s leading scorer with 11 goals, sustained an injury and will be sidelined for several weeks, raising the stakes for players like Djurdjevic and John Kennedy, who remain close behind with nine goals each.
Other notable matches from the 12th round included Tigres UANL's commanding 3-0 win against Santos Laguna, maintaining their position with 25 points. Under the management of Guido Pizarro, Tigres secured the victory through a goal from Juan Brunetta and two own goals from Emmanuel Echeverría and Edson Gutiérrez.
Cruz Azul also enjoyed success, beating Atlético San Luis 3-0 and climbing to fifth place with 22 points. Manager Vicente Sánchez celebrated this victory as they continue to find footing after a shaky start to the season.
This weekend's matches concluded with Monterrey defeating Pumas UNAM 3-1, as Spanish player Sergio Canales made headlines with one goal and two assists before his compatriot Sergio Ramos received his marching orders. The strong performance from Monterrey leaves them with 19 points, positioned slightly behind the top teams but still very much competitive.
With the 12th round wrapped up, the battle for top positions continues heating up. Club América leads the standings closely followed by León, who now sits just one point behind at 26. Tigres UANL remains firmly in contention with 25 points. The full table after this weekend's action is as follows:
Looking ahead, the next round of matches promises to be just as thrilling, with fixtures taking place from March 28 to March 30, 2025. Fans can anticipate key encounters, including the much-anticipated clash between América and Tigres UANL, which will undoubtedly draw significant attention.
With the stakes as high as ever, the Liga MX is proving to be more competitive than many had anticipated this season, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
