Liga MX Final 2025: Toluca vs Club América
The stage is set for a thrilling Liga MX Clausura 2025 Final as Toluca takes on Club América in a battle between tradition, talent, and championship ambition. With kickoff for the first leg on Thursday, May 22, and the second leg on Sunday, May 25, fans across Mexico and the U.S. are gearing up for a two-legged showdown full of passion and intensity.
Road to the Final
Club América
América is aiming to make history by securing a fourth consecutive Liga MX title. Under coach André Jardine, the team overcame a tough semifinal challenge against Cruz Azul. After a 1–1 draw in the first leg, América completed a dramatic 2–1 comeback in the second leg, winning on away goals due to higher seeding after a 2–2 aggregate finish. Goals from Henry Martín and Cristian Borja sealed their place in the final.
Toluca
Toluca reached the final in dominant fashion, dismantling Tigres UANL with a commanding 4–1 aggregate victory. In the second leg, they exploded for a 3–0 win, thanks to Alexis Vega, who notched two goals and one assist. Under Antonio Mohamed, Toluca finished the regular season as the #1 seed with an 11–4–2 record, showcasing both consistency and attacking firepower.
Alexis Vega against Tigres UANL
Players to Watch
Toluca
Alexis Vega: One of the standout players of the season with 9 goals and 8 assists. He was unstoppable in the semifinals and is in top form.
Paulinho: The league’s leading scorer with 12 goals. If Toluca lifts the trophy, he’ll likely play a key role.
Club América
Henry Martín: A reliable striker and big-game player. His penalty in the semifinals showed his nerve under pressure.
Álvaro Fidalgo: The Spanish midfielder controls the rhythm of América's play and is essential in transition and creativity.
Match Schedule & How to Watch
First Leg: Thursday, May 22, at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca
Second Leg: Sunday, May 25, at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City
Where to Watch:
In the U.S.: TUDN, ViX, Univision
In Mexico: Check local broadcasters or streaming options for coverage.
What’s at Stake
América is chasing history. A win would give them a record-extending 15th Liga MX title and a historic four-peat.
Toluca is on a mission to end a 15-year title drought, with their last championship coming in 2010. A win would also give them their 11th league title, tying them with Chivas for second most all-time.
Estadio Nemesio Diez: A Fortress in Toluca
One of the biggest storylines heading into the final is Toluca’s intimidating home-field advantage. Nicknamed "La Bombonera", Estadio Nemesio Diez sits at an elevation of over 8,700 feet (2,650 meters) above sea level—making it one of the highest professional stadiums in the world.
For visiting teams, especially those coming from lower altitudes like Club América, the thin air in Toluca can lead to quicker fatigue, slower recovery, and altered ball movement. It's not just the altitude though—Toluca's passionate fanbase creates a loud, relentless atmosphere that fuels the home side and puts pressure on opponents from kickoff to final whistle.
In the Clausura 2025 season, Toluca remained unbeaten at home, turning their stadium into a true stronghold. If they can secure a strong result in the first leg, it could shift the balance of the final in their favor heading into the return leg at Estadio Azteca.
Final Thoughts
This is a clash of giants. América’s legacy, experience, and depth versus Toluca’s momentum, attacking firepower, and hunger. Whether it's América making history or Toluca rising back to glory, the 2025 Liga MX Clausura Final promises to be one of the most unforgettable series in recent memory.
Let the battle begin.