The Liga MX Clausura 2025 has kicked off with electrifying matches, particularly during Jornada 4 held on February 1, 2025. Prominent performances from teams like Tapatío and Tepatitlán not only showed their strength but also added exciting twists to the league race.
Tapatío took center stage as they soared past Alebrijes 3-1 at the Estadio Instituto Tecnológico de Oaxaca. This match marked Tapatío's second consecutive victory, pushing them firmly toward the top ranks of the table. With goals from Brandon Téllez (39th minute), Ariel Castro (45th minute), and Diego Ochoa (81st minute), Tapatío displayed superior tactics and exceptional execution on the field. Although Alebrijes attempted to redeem themselves with a goal from Orlando Ballesteros (66th minute), it only served as consolation against Tapatío's commanding display. Following this match, Alebrijes found themselves languishing at the bottom of the table with four consecutive defeats. "Los equipos de Jalisco imponen su ley!" said Liga BBVA Expansión MX, highlighting the dominance of Jalisco teams this jornada.
Meanwhile, Tepatitlán celebrated their first win of the season at the Estadio Gregorio Tepa Gómez, overcoming Morelia with a similar scoreline of 3-1. Morelia’s persistent struggles were evident, now grasping three losses overall. The match was riddled with drama, including two own goals credited to Juan García Sancho, setting the tone early. Mario Aguilar secured the victory with his successful strike just after halftime (50th minute), and Joao Maleck's score for Morelia (77th minute) only served to highlight Tepatitlán’s control. Tepatitlán’s improvement marks them as one to watch, and statements like "Primera victoria del #Tepa!" by Liga BBVA captivate the audience, igniting interest for their upcoming matches.
On the other hand, Cruz Azul continued to fortify their position within the league, registering their second consecutive win under interim coach Vicente Sánchez against Tijuana, which took place at Estadio Caliente. They triumphed with a close 3-2 result, initially dominating the game with three seamless strikes from Luka Romero (6th minute), Giorgos Giakoumakis (33rd minute), and Rodolfo Rotondi from the penalty spot just before halftime (45th minute). Tijuana fought to regain composure; Iván Tona (64th minute) and José Raúl Zúñiga (69th minute) responded, but time ran out before they could tie the score. Currently, Cruz Azul sits comfortably at fifth place, accumulating eight points, smartly leveraging their chances after facing upheaval with the departure of former coach Martín Anselmi.
León has emerged as the undisputed leader of the Liga MX, going undefeated after four matches. The team maintained their dominant form with a 2-1 victory against the Cañoneros at Estadio Kraken, securing 12 points total. Key players Emiliano Rigoni (4th minute) and Ettson Ayón (9th minute) made swift contributions early on. Despite Cañoneros' late attempt to bridge the gap with Nicolás Benedetti's goal (48th minute), the match swung heavily toward León, who ended with the upper hand. The confidence radiates through León, and their endurance adds weight to discussions surrounding the playoffs.
With tremendous excitement bubbling up, fans can eagerly anticipate Jornada 5. Several matches, including América vs. Juárez and Chivas vs. Querétaro, promise to keep the momentum alive within Liga MX. Notably, Monterrey—a team currently struggling at 14th place—looks to capture their first win against Necaxa, who have shown flashes of potential but currently linger at eighth place.
With the season just warming up, numerous twists and developments await the teams. Each match adds depth to the narrative, and fans will be on the edge of their seats as the Liga MX Clausura 2025 continues to play out.