The Liga MX Clausura 2025 has reached its midpoint with the conclusion of Jornada 9, signaling intense competition for the top positions. Club León, buoyed by the presence of star player James Rodríguez, continues its impressive run at the top of the standings, standing firm with 23 points after drawing against Club América.
Launched on February 25 and 26, 2025, Jornada 9 featured six matches, adding drama to the season’s narrative. Club América, sitting second on the table, experienced disappointment after their draw with León, preventing them from leapfrogging to the top. Meanwhile, the match saw León maintain its unbeaten status, boasting seven victories and two draws—an achievement not lost on analysts.
According to Liga MX Overview, “Club León maintains its undefeated status with 23 points after the matches.” Their ascent remains intact as they have outscored their opponents with a tally of 16 goals to nine conceded, reflecting their solid defense and impressive offensive capabilities.
The heated dynamics of the league are evident as teams like Toluca and Necaxa also sought to consolidate their standings, each grappling for notable points. Despite their own struggles, Toluca held third place with 18 points after trouncing Querétaro with a resounding victory. On the other hand, Necaxa, who took the lead early with four goals against Atlas, dropped points as they now settle for fourth place.
Jornada 9 saw many surprises and shifts, particularly for teams like Tigres UANL and Monterrey, who faced disappointing defeats at home. Football Weekly News reported, “The Jornada 9 brought coaching changes and surprising results, like Mazatlán defeating Monterrey.” Their significant losses have jeopardized their immediate ambitions and left their fans reeling.
One of the key players to follow has been Didier Armando Cambindo from Necaxa, who now leads the league’s scoring charts with nine goals, asserting his dominance as the season progresses. Despite the focus on him, the race remains competitive with other players like Paulinho from Toluca and John Kennedy from Pachuca also making notable contributions to their respective teams.
On the scoring ladder, Cambindo has set himself apart: “Didier Armando Cambindo is the leader of the scoring chart with 9 goals,” noted the Sports Analysis Report. This achievement is pivotal as he continues to increase his scoring ratio, demonstrating his importance to Necaxa’s campaign.
The results of Jornada 9 were not without their surprises. The shock wave came with Juárez’s unexpected victory over Tigres, downing the giant 1-0. Similarly, the match saw coaching changes, with Pumas UNAM’s head coach parting ways with the team after dire performances culminating with their latest defeat to Xolos. Pumas’ fall from grace is indicative of the highs and lows prevalent throughout the league this season.
The upcoming Jornada 10 promises to build on the intensity seen so far, with matches scheduled to commence from February 28 to March 2, 2025. This will see teams battle for points intensely, setting the stage for what many predict will be another thrilling week of Liga MX action. Key fixtures will include Mazatlán facing Cruz Azul and León clashing with Tijuana, expected to draw significant viewership.
To summarize the standings after Jornada 9:
- León: 23 pts, 9 PJ, 7 G, 2 E, 0 P, 16 GF, +7
- América: 20 pts, 9 PJ, 6 G, 2 E, 1 P, 20 GF, +13
- Toluca: 18 pts, 9 PJ, 5 G, 3 E, 1 P, 22 GF, +12
- Necaxa: 18 pts, 9 PJ, 6 G, 0 E, 3 P, 21 GF, +8
- Cruz Azul: 17 pts, 9 PJ, 5 G, 2 E, 2 P, 13 GF, +4
- Tigres UANL: 16 pts, 9 PJ, 5 G, 1 E, 3 P, 14 GF, +6
- Pachuca: 16 pts, 9 PJ, 5 G, 1 E, 3 P, 13 GF, +2
- Juárez: 16 pts, 9 PJ, 5 G, 1 E, 3 P, 8 GF, -4
- Monterrey: 12 pts, 9 PJ, 3 G, 3 E, 3 P, 16 GF, +2
- Guadalajara: 11 pts, 9 PJ, 3 G, 2 E, 4 P, 12 GF, -2
- Mazatlán: 11 pts, 9 PJ, 3 G, 2 E, 4 P, 9 GF, -2
- Pumas UNAM: 11 pts, 9 PJ, 3 G, 2 E, 4 P, 12 GF, -3
- Puebla: 8 pts, 9 PJ, 2 G, 2 E, 5 P, 11 GF, -1
- Atlas: 7 pts, 9 PJ, 1 G, 4 E, 4 P, 9 GF, -6
- Tijuana: 7 pts, 9 PJ, 2 G, 1 E, 6 P, 13 GF, -8
- Querétaro: 7 pts, 9 PJ, 2 G, 1 E, 6 P, 8 GF, -9
- Atlético San Luis: 6 pts, 9 PJ, 2 G, 0 E, 7 P, 10 GF, -10
- Santos Laguna: 4 pts, 9 PJ, 1 G, 1 E, 7 P, 6 GF, -9
The intricacies of the play, the competition, and the stakes have merged to create dynamic storytelling within the Liga MX this season, keeping fans engaged as they anticipate what awaits them next.