Liga MX Apertura 2025: The Title Race Heats Up!
Seven rounds into the Liga MX Apertura 2025, the standings already highlight powerhouses, surprise challengers, and the storylines shaping the march toward the Liguilla. Here’s how the race looks after Matchday 7.
Current Standings (After Matchday 7)
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterrey | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 18 |
| 2 | América | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 17 |
| 3 | Cruz Azul | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 17 |
| 4 | Tigres UANL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 13 |
| 5 | Toluca | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 | Pachuca | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 13 |
Early Favorites & Their Edge
- Monterrey: League leaders with the best attack (17 goals). Germán Berterame leads the line, while veteran Sergio Ramos brings authority at the back. Versatile enough to dominate possession or counter with speed.
- Club América: Unbeaten and boasting the league’s tightest defense (6 conceded). Midfielders Jonathan dos Santos and Álvaro Fidalgo control tempo, making América the bookmakers’ favorite.
- Cruz Azul: Also unbeaten. Aaron Ramsey adds creativity, while La Máquina have shown resilience in late-game wins—highlighted by a statement away victory at Chivas.
- Tigres UANL: Perennial contenders with Gignac, Quiñones, and Córdoba forming a lethal core. Their unmatched consistency (21 straight playoff appearances) keeps them firmly in the title conversation.
- Toluca: The defending champs thrill with a free-flowing attack (16 goals) but remain vulnerable defensively. Their ability to outscore opponents keeps them dangerous.
Early Surprises & Wild Cards
- Pachuca: Youth-driven squad on the rise, capable of upsetting the league’s giants.
- Pumas: A recent win over Atlas boosted confidence; momentum could carry them into the top six.
What to Watch Ahead
- Injuries & Depth: Congested fixtures test rotations—squads with deeper benches have the advantage.
- Impact Signings: Sergio Ramos (Monterrey) and Aaron Ramsey (Cruz Azul) already making headlines.
- Defense vs. Attack: América and Monterrey’s defensive solidity may clash with Cruz Azul and Toluca’s attacking flair in deciding the eventual champion.
Summary: Monterrey, América, and Cruz Azul are the early pace-setters, but Tigres’ pedigree and Toluca’s attacking edge keep the title race wide open. With seven rounds gone, the Apertura 2025 promises more twists, surprise runs, and playoff drama as the Liguilla approaches.