Toluca vs Tigres • Highlights • Semifinal • Clausura 2025

Iván López scored the second goal of the match after an assist from Alexis Vega, securing Toluca's place in the 2025 Clausura Final.

Exit: Pauilnho and Jesús Angulo.

Enter: Iván López and Helinho.

Jesús Gallardo receives a warning for a foul on Córdova.

Marcel Ruiz takes a shot from outside the area, but Nahuel Guzmán reacts in time, stretching out with his right arm and managing to keep the ball, preventing another goal for Toluca.

Romulo leaves, Sebastian Cordova enters.

In the second half, the situation remains unchanged: Tigres fails to react, and the Diablos remain in constant search of offensive plays, continually creating danger on the visitors' goal.

Toluca returns with a change; Juan Domínguez leaves, and Bruno Méndez enters.

In an intense first half, Toluca took the initiative with constant pressure on Tigres' goal. Paulinho received his first yellow card of the match for requesting a penalty review, and shortly after, Vega opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Tigres tried to react and Nico Ibáñez scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

Juan Domínguez receives the home team's second yellow card.

The home side resumed their offensive play and threatened to extend their lead. Jesús Gallardo launched a dangerous cross into the box, but Juan Purata made a timely intervention, clearing the threat from Tigres' goal.

Nico Ibáñez advanced into the Toluca area and shot past Luis García, but the assistant referee raised his flag indicating an offside position. The play was ruled out after a review.

Juan Purata receives Tigres' first warning for dangerous play.

After Toluca's goal, the visitors tried to react and began to take control of the ball. Although Tigres still couldn't generate any depth, the pace of the match was gradually changing.

Alexis Vega takes the penalty kick to score the Diablos' first goal of the match. His shot beat Nahuel and sparked a celebration in the stands.

After a VAR review, the referee awarded Tigres a penalty for a foul by Joaquim inside the penalty area, as well as a yellow card for the player. Alexis Vega will take the penalty.

Paulinho is the first to receive a yellow card in the match, after signaling for a possible penalty from the VAR. The referee doesn't hesitate to penalize his gesture, but the play is currently under review.

Toluca is beginning to take center stage in the match, exerting constant pressure on the visiting team's goal. Alexis Vega and Paulinho are emerging as the most dangerous players, leading every offensive attempt in their persistent search for the goal.

Jesús Angulo received a pass from Paulinho in the heart of the box and took the first shot of the match, although the ball ended up in the hands of Nahuel Guzmán. From the opening minutes, both teams showed intensity in their search for the opening goal.

The ball begins to roll onto the field. Toluca and Tigres begin their quest to determine the tournament's first finalist.

Liga MX's 2025 Clausura tournament is entering a decisive stage, with the four top teams competing for a spot in the grand final.

After a thrilling 1-1 draw at Estadio Universitario de Monterrey, Toluca and Tigres prepare to decide the first finalist this Saturday . The Estadio Nemesio Díez will be the venue where the Diablos Rojos will look to take advantage of their home advantage and their lead in the regular season to secure their place in the competition.

On the other hand, the felines represent a tough challenge, as they boast one of the most solid rosters in Mexican soccer. With Guido Pizarro as their mainstay, Tigres will try to strike a blow and silence the inferno in Mexico.

• Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Time : 7:00 PM (Central Mexico Time)
• Location : Nemesio Diez Stadium, Toluca, State of Mexico
• Broadcast : Channel 5 and TUDN on open television

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