Liga MX Apertura 2025 Playoffs: Teams, Matches, Results, Dates, and Times

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Liga MX Apertura 2025 Playoffs: Teams, Matches, Results, Dates, and Times

The Liguilla for the Apertura 2025 in Liga MX is now underway, aiming to crown this season’s champion. Defending champions Toluca will aim for back-to-back titles but face tough competition from various contenders aiming to thwart their bid.

Liga MX Apertura 2025 Playoffs Overview

This phase of the Liga MX features an exciting playoff format, including the Play In, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the grand final. Each round promises thrilling matches as teams compete for the prestigious title.

Play In Format

The Play In consists of three crucial matches that determine the final playoff spots. Here’s how it works:

The 7th and 8th placed teams will face each other. The winner advances to the quarterfinals to play against the 2nd placed team.
The losing team from this match gets one more chance by competing against the winner of the match between the 9th and 10th placed teams.
The loser of the 9th vs. 10th match will be eliminated from the playoffs.

Quarterfinals and Beyond

After the Play In concludes, the top eight teams are set based on their overall standings:

1st vs. 8th
2nd vs. 7th
3rd vs. 6th
4th vs. 5th

Matches are played in a two-legged format, with the higher-seeded team hosting the second leg.

Upcoming Matches Schedule

Key Dates for Stage Matches

Play In Matches: November 19 and November 23
Quarterfinals:
- First Legs: November 26 and 27
- Second Legs: November 29 and 30
Semifinals:
- First Legs: December 3 and 4
- Second Legs: December 6 and 7
Final:
- First Leg: December 11
- Second Leg: December 14

In the event that Cruz Azul reaches the final and has to attend the Intercontinental Cup, the final matches may be postponed to December 25 and 28.

Teams and Matchups

While specific team matchups are yet to be confirmed, the Playoffs will showcase some intense competition as teams vie for a coveted place in the final.