The liguilla kicks off today as eight teams start their journey to the final. Tigres, Pumas, Juárez, Chivas, Monterrey, Pachuca, Toluca and Club América will play today and tomorrow in leg one of the quarterfinals. Then leg two will be played on Saturday and Sunday to determine the four semifinalists.
Here’s how each group finished at the end of the regular season:
Group A:
- Monterrey – 37 Points
- Tigres – 35 Points
- Juárez – 30 Points
- Toluca – 27 Points
- León – 25 Points
- Santos Laguna – 22 Points
- Cruz Azul – 18 Points
- Querétaro – 7 Points
- Atlante – 7 Points
Group B:
- Club América – 37 Points
- Chivas – 30 Points
- Pumas – 20 Points
- Pachuca – 19 Points – GD = 9
- San Luis – 19 Points – GD = -4
- Atlas – 17 Points
- Tijuana – 11 Points
- Puebla – 4 Points
- Necaxa – 1 Point
Of course, the top eight wasn’t without controversy. Under this new format, the top four teams from each group will have
a spot in the playoffs. Pumas and Pachuca made the playoffs even though they ended the regular season with less points than fifth and sixth place in Group A. León and Santos ended their season with 25 and 22 points yet they didn’t make the postseason. This was the best season Santos has had in years considering they have consistently ended the season near the bottom of the table. It’s a sad moment to have such a successful season yet not be rewarded with a spot in the liguilla.
Quarter-Final Matchups:
Tuesday November 10, 2026:
Pumas vs. Tigres – 5:00 PM PT
Juárez vs. Chivas – 7:00 PM PT
Wednesday November 11, 2026:
América vs. Toluca – 5:00 PM PT
Pachuca vs. Monterrey – 7:00 PM PT
Saturday November 14, 2026:
Tigres vs. Pumas – 3:00 PM PT
Chivas vs. Juárez – 7:00 PM PT
Sunday November 15, 2026:
Monterrey vs. Pachuca – 5:00 PM PT
Toluca vs. América – 7:00 PM PT
So, Mexico fans, what game are you looking forward to and who will make the semifinals?
Enjoy the liguilla!
