The quarter-finals of the Liga MX in the 2025 Clausura Tournament have arrived after an exciting regular phase. This tournament brings us great matchups that will leave fans breathless. One of the most anticipated clashes is Necaxa vs. Tigres, which will take place at the Estadio Victoria.
Regarding the history between these two teams in the quarter-finals, they have only faced each other once, during the 1996 Mexican championship. On that occasion, Necaxa won the first leg by the minimum, and a 1-1 draw in the second leg secured their place in the semi-finals, where they ultimately became champions. Since then, the Rayos have had three appearances in the quarter-finals, winning their last three first-leg matches.
However, Tigres also has statistics in their favor, as they have not been defeated in the last seven encounters against Necaxa, with six victories to their name. The last time Necaxa managed to defeat Tigres was in 2022, with a score of 2-0. But now, with the current reality of both teams in Liga MX, the scenario is different.
Both teams arrive at this quarter-final without having to go through the Play-In, showing a high competitive level. Although Tigres is favored in this matchup, Necaxa is expected to play the role of the dark horse and seek to reach the final with the mindset of "nothing to lose." The match between Necaxa and Tigres will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 19:00 at the Estadio Victoria, with transmission through Azteca 7, Claro Sports, and VIX.
