How was the Apertura 2025 semi-final after Cruz Azul’s classification

How the semi-final matches ended (Reuters/Eloisa
How the semi-final matches ended (Reuters/Eloisa Sanchez)

The four teams that will compete in Mexican League semi-finals Of heroism Opening 2025 It is already defined: Toluca, Tigers, Blue Cross and Monterey They will be gunning for a place in the Grand Final at a stage that promises high-voltage duels. The crossings have been determined and the initial dates for the home and away matches will be between Wednesday, December 3, and Sunday, December 7, although the official dates will be confirmed soon, according to information from the Federation. Mexican League and BBVA MX League.

According to Mexican LeagueThe semi-final matches will be Toluca against Monterey and Tigers Facing Blue Cross. the BBVA MX League Details: The first matches will be held on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4, while the return matches will be held on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. TolucaAs general captain, he will have the advantage of choosing to play first, an advantage given by his position in the table, according to BBVA MX League.

As for the locations, the series is in between Toluca against Monterey It will start on BBVA Stadium Monterrey and ends at Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca. For her part, Tigers and Blue Cross The two teams will open the confrontation at the Olympic University Stadium in Mexico City, and conclude it at the University Stadium in Nuevo Leon, according to what was reported by the Spanish newspaper “Marca”. BBVA MX League.

Toluca, the current champion and leader
Toluca, the current champion and tournament leader, qualified for the semi-finals after defeating FC Juarez without complications (Reuters/Eloisa Sanchez)

TolucaThe current champion and tournament leader qualified for the semi-finals after winning easily FC Juarez. The Red Devils have secured their place in the top four, according to the report Mexican League. MontereyFor his part, he witnessed a dramatic draw against Americamaking the pass with a goal in the last minute to settle the overall score 3-2.

Tigersthe sub-leader of the competition, made a remarkable comeback against Zulus. Led team Guido Pizarro They overturned a 3-0 deficit and ended up winning the match 5-0 University stadiumFor a global score of 5-3, which allowed them to reach the next round. Blue Crossunder supervision Nicholas Larcamonunlikely Chivas In a series marked by a missed penalty kick Javier Hernandez. The Celestial Machine won 3-2 on aggregate and booked their place in the semi-finals in Larcammon’s first tournament as team boss, according to Mexican League.

Regulations Mexican League It stipulates that semi-final matches must be played on different days, with the home and away matches split into two days each. “The semi-final matches will be played on Wednesday-Saturday and Thursday-Sunday, with the club best placed in the table choosing the final stage positions, and the day and time on which its home match will be played,” the association says. Mexican League. That means it TolucaFirst, you can select the day and time of your home game.

(Reuters/Daniel Becerril)
(Reuters/Daniel Becerril)

Preference in choosing timetables represents a strategic advantage for the best positions, while timetables and cut-off days will be confirmed after a management meeting, according to the report. BBVA MX League.

the BBVA MX League Confirms that the series is between Toluca and Monterey It will start on BBVA Stadium I will conclude in Nemesio Diezwhile the tie between Tigers and Blue Cross It will start on University Olympic Stadium It will end in Nuevo Leon University Stadium. The tentative dates for the first leg matches are Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4, and for the return matches, Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, pending official confirmation of schedules.

(Reuters/Raquel Cunha)
(Reuters/Raquel Cunha)

According to the regulations, each semi-final will be played on a different day, whether in the first leg or the second leg, ensuring maximum visibility and comfort for the teams at this crucial stage.