This weekend, the Liga MX Clausura 2025 reaches its fifth jornada, promising thrilling action for soccer fans across Mexico. Following the intense midweek matchups, the weekend schedule features several intriguing encounters, including the highly anticipated clash between Toluca and Tigres.
The jornada kicks off on Friday, January 31, with two matches. The first features Mazatlán FC taking on León at the Estadio El Encanto, with the kickoff set for 19:00 hrs local time (CDMX). León, led by the talented James Rodríguez, has had a solid start, currently sitting fourth on the table with nine points from three matches. They aim to secure their fourth consecutive win against Mazatlán, which has surprisingly begun the season on strong footing with seven points and aspirations of making the playoffs. Coverage of the match will be available on Azteca 7, Fox Sports, and Amazon Prime.
Simultaneously, Tijuana faces Cruz Azul at the Estadio Caliente, starting at 21:05 hrs (CDMX). Tijuana is eager to rediscover their form after struggling early on this season. Cruz Azul recently secured their first victory, which they hope to build upon with interim coach Vicente Sánchez at the helm.
Saturday, February 1, lights up with another thrilling lineup featuring five matches. First, América hosts FC Juárez at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak. This match starts at 17:00 hrs (CDMX) and will be broadcast on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX Premium. André Jardine, the head coach of América, expressed confidence about his team's offensive prowess, stating: "We are strong, with this offensive DNA, seeking goals and being protagonists. We are starting to enjoy what we worked on during pre-season, but there’s still much to improve."
Just five minutes later, Chivas welcomes Querétaro to the Estadio Akron. The pressure mounts on Chivas, still trying to find their rhythm this season, having garnered just one victory so far. Querétaro, on the other hand, looks to capitalize on their opportunities to steal points away.
Following these, Pachuca will host Atlas at 19:00 hrs and Monterrey will take on Necaxa at 19:05 hrs, both broadcasted on Tubi and Canal 5, among others. Finally, the marquee match of the day sees Toluca square off against Tigres at 21:10 hrs at the Estadio Nemesio Diez. Tigres, currently tied at the top with América, has started the season strong with ten points from four games.
Veljko Paunovic, the coach of Tigres, noted: "We have consolidated our elements over four matches, providing greater participation and balance on the pitch." This close contest is expected to draw considerable attention as both teams vie for dominance.
The jornada wraps up on Sunday, February 2, with two matches. Santos Laguna, who are at the bottom of the table after four losses, will look to turn their fortunes around against Puebla at the Estadio Corona starting at 17:00 hrs. Lastly, Atlético San Luis faces Pumas at 19:00 hrs at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras. This matchup sees both teams striving for necessary points to rise from mid-table obscurity.
Fans can tune in to watch these matches through various broadcasting channels, ensuring they don’t miss the gripping action of Liga MX Clausura 2025. The competitive spirit of the tournament is palpably alive, with each team battling for playoff positions and striving to secure invaluable points. Now more than ever, every game counts!