Matchday 12 of the Clausura 2025 of Liga MX comes to an end this Sunday, March 16, with two crucial matches: Pumas UNAM vs. Monterrey and Pachuca vs. Tijuana. Monterrey's Rayados, led by Spanish center-back Sergio Ramos, face Pumas UNAM in a vital match for their aspirations to enter the top six and advance to the quarter-finals.
Under the guidance of Martín Demichelis, the Rayados seek to bounce back after being eliminated by Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. With Sergio Ramos in their ranks, Monterrey's main objective is the Liga MX title to please their supporters, who are dissatisfied with the team's performance despite having one of the most expensive lineups in Mexican football.
On the other hand, Pumas UNAM is enjoying a good moment under the direction of Efraín Juárez, having achieved two consecutive victories after a streak of four defeats. Pumas currently occupy the eleventh position in the Clausura with 14 points and are fighting to enter the qualification zone alongside Monterrey, which is in ninth place with 16 points.
Regarding the general standings, América leads, followed by León and Tigres, while Monterrey and Pumas aim to climb positions to secure their passage to the next phase. In the upcoming matches, the teams that will advance in the tournament will be defined.
In the last matches played, the Rayados have had inconsistent results, with one win, one loss, and three draws. Demichelis is under pressure to secure a win that ensures his continuation as coach after the significant investment made by the club in players such as Sergio Ramos, Lucas Ocampos, Jesús 'Tecatito' Corona, Óliver Torres, and Sergio Canales.
Matchday 12 of the Clausura 2025 began on Friday, March 14, with results such as Querétaro's victory over Mazatlán FC and Necaxa's win against León. The remaining matches will define the classification of the teams in the final stretch of the regular phase of the tournament.
