The Play-In of the Clausura 2025 of Liga MX has begun with the match between the 'Bravos' of Juárez FC and Pumas UNAM, two teams looking to advance to the 'Fiesta grande' of Mexican football. The match takes place at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, where the locals hope to take advantage of playing in front of their fans against a Pumas team led by coach Efraín Juárez.
The duel will determine who advances to the next round of the Play-In of Clausura 2025 to face the loser of the match Monterrey vs. Pachuca. The match between Pumas and Juárez will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM, Central Time Mexico, marking a change in the usual game schedule for Pumas in an attempt to attract more followers and expand the audience.
For those wishing to follow the match between Bravos de Juárez and Pumas, there will be several transmission options, such as Azteca 7 in Mexico and TUDN in the United States, as well as minute-by-minute coverage provided by El Financiero Deportes.
Regarding possible lineups, Pumas, under the direction of Efraín Juárez, is expected to present a competitive team with Álex Padilla in goal and a defense made up of Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Lisandro Magallán, and Rubén Duarte. On the other hand, Juárez, favored by playing at home and motivated by the need to prove their worth, presents a strong rival for the university team.
The regular phase of Clausura 2025 of Liga MX has concluded with 6 teams directly qualifying for the quarter-finals: Toluca, América, Cruz Azul, Tigres, Necaxa, and León. These teams will seek to stand out in the tournament's Liguilla, with Juárez FC looking to take advantage of playing at home on their path to victory.
