LIGA MX Quarterfinals Set! Pachuca and Pumas Advance After Dramatic Play-In

The Liga MX Clausura 2025 Liguilla is set. Pachuca pulled off a surprise victory by eliminating Monterrey, while Pumas struggled but defeated FC Juárez in a penalty shootout to secure the last two spots in the Quarterfinals.

The regular season and play-in phase of the 2025 Clausura tournament have concluded, defining the eight teams that will compete for the Mexican soccer title. Play-in results (Sunday, April 27)

* FC Juárez 1 (1) – 1 (2) Pumas UNAM: In a tense match on the border, Bravos and Pumas tied 1-1 in regular time. The match went to a penalty shootout, where the university team was more accurate and won 2-1 to advance.

* Monterrey 1 – 2 Pachuca: Pachuca's Tuzos pulled off a surprise victory by beating Rayados de Monterrey 2-1 on the road, securing their spot in the big game and knocking out one of the teams with the biggest investment. Quarterfinal Matchups (Dates TBC) With the results of the Play-In, the Quarterfinal matchups are determined by position in the standings:

• * (1) Toluca vs. (8) UNAM Pumas
• * (2) Club America vs. (7) Pachuca
• * (3) Cruz Azul vs. (6) León
• * (4) Tigres UANL vs. (5) Necaxa

"The Liguilla is on fire! Pachuca and Pumas complete the quarterfinals after eliminating Monterrey and Juárez, respectively." – Sports Commentator

Other Recent Sports Results:

* MLB (Baseball): Highlights from last night (April 29): Dodgers 15-2 Marlins, Padres 7-4 Giants, Mariners 5-3 Angels, Astros 6-4 Tigers, Rangers 15-2 Athletics, Mets 8-3 D-backs.

* NBA (Basketball): In the playoffs last night (April 29): Celtics eliminated Heat, Nuggets came within striking distance of Lakers, Pacers eliminated Bucks in overtime. (Previous results from April 13 also available.)

* Formula 1: In the last Grand Prix (Saudi Arabia, April 20), Oscar Piastri (McLaren) took the win, followed by Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). The Mexican GP renewed its contract for three more years. (Include relevant image or video here: Graphic with the Liguilla matches or photos of the Pachuca/Pumas celebrations) The Liga MX Liguilla promises great excitement with attractive matchups in the search for the 2025 Clausura championship.

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