This Monday, the Mexican women's soccer scene witnessed thrilling matches as Jornada 5 of the Liga BBVA MX Femenil unfolded, featuring teams eager to solidify their standings. The day's spotlight was on the clash between Necaxa and Pumas, where both teams aimed for different outcomes.
Necaxa, struggling early on, was desperately seeking to overcome their rough start, having only managed to secure one victory against Santos Laguna. They found themselves at the bottom tier of the table, positioned at 16th with just three points from three defeats and one win. The team was poised for redemption with hopes of improving their chances of reaching the playoffs (Liguilla).
On the other side, Pumas entered the match with confidence, having secured two wins, one draw, and one loss, accumulating seven points and sitting 9th on the table. A victory would propel them closer to the top four, particularly after favorable results from other games over the weekend.
The match took place on January 27, 2025, at the Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes, kicking off sharply at 18:00 central time. The stage was set for drama as Pumas quickly adapted to the field conditions. They took the lead early with two goals, courtesy of Karen Becerril, closing their encounter with a 2-1 victory over Necaxa and achieving three additional points.
But the excitement didn’t end there, as the rest of Jornada 5 also featured several intriguing matches. América continued its dominant streak, remaining undefeated this season after claiming its fifth consecutive win with an impressive 5-0 victory over León, solidifying their position atop the standings with 15 points.
With their performance, América has established itself as the team to beat, with Pachuca close behind at 13 points, followed by Monterrey (Rayadas) at 12 points. Here's how other matches played out:
- Xolos 0 - 1 Querétaro
- Puebla 0 - 3 Atlas
- Cruz Azul 4 - 0 Mazatlán
- Guadalajara 0 - 1 Monterrey
- Tigres 5 - 0 Toluca
- Pachuca 5 - 0 San Luis
Standout players have made headlines this jornada; Charlyn Corral from Pachuca leads the scoring chart with nine goals, followed by Aerial Chavarín of Cruz Azul with six. Various players, including Stephanie Ribeiro from Pumas and several others, have also made notable contributions to their teams.
Meanwhile, Tigres celebrated their own triumph, mercilessly defeating Toluca 5-0. With Jenni Hermoso shining brightly, she scored two goals and provided two assists, underlining her return to form after months of less impactful performances. Her prowess was pivotal, showcasing her potential to drive the team forward under the guidance of their new coach Pedro Martínez Losa.
Martínez Losa's leadership is proving beneficial as he has emphasized the importance of teamwork over individual stardom, challenging Hermoso to integrate fully with the team dynamic. The Spanish coach has previously enjoyed success across various top women's leagues globally, and fans are hopeful he will steer Tigres to continued excellence.
The results from Jornada 5 significantly reshaped team standings and left fans eagerly anticipating the next jornada, scheduled for January 31 and February 2, 2025. Matches will continue with teams like Atlas and Cruz Azul, as well as Pumas featuring against Toluca, as everyone fights for those competitive playoff positions.
To follow the remainder of the tournament, the Liga MX Femenil continues to provide coverage through its official YouTube channel and streaming platform, VIX. With teams striving hard, the intensity of women's soccer is set to keep fans glued to their screens as uncertainties and thrilling moments await.