Pachuca emerged victorious in their crucial Play-In match against Monterrey, winning 2-1 at the Estadio BBVA. With this win, the Tuzos secured their place in the Clausura 2025 Quarterfinals and set up a highly anticipated clash with Club América. This is a pivotal moment for both teams, as they aim to progress further in the tournament.
The Rivalry Between Pachuca and América
The upcoming quarterfinals will see one of Mexican football’s most historic rivalries reignite. Pachuca vs América is the eighth time the two clubs have met in knockout rounds of the Liguilla. Historically, Pachuca has had the upper hand, winning five out of seven encounters, while América has won just twice. This track record will undoubtedly play a part in the mindsets of both teams as they prepare for the intense competition ahead.
A History of Close Encounters: Pachuca vs América in Liguilla
The two teams have met seven times before in the Liguilla, and four of those matchups were in the Quarterfinals. In those quarterfinal duels, both teams have claimed two wins each:
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América triumphed in the Clausura 2012 and Clausura 2024
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Pachuca emerged victorious in the Clausura 2015 and Clausura 2021
Each of these matches has left a mark in Mexican football history, and the rivalry between these two clubs continues to captivate fans across the country.
Pachuca’s Recent Success in Liguilla Matches
Pachuca’s success in elimination rounds goes beyond their encounters with América. The Tuzos have defeated the Eagles in three significant series:
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Semifinals in Verano 2001
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Semifinals in Clausura 2022
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Final in Clausura 2007, where Pachuca clinched their fifth league title
This history puts them in a confident position going into the 2025 quarterfinals.
Monterrey’s Last Chance Against Pumas
Despite their loss to Pachuca, Monterrey still has one more opportunity to make the quarterfinals. The Rayados will face Pumas in the final Play-In match of the competition. The winner of this match will earn the right to face Toluca, the tournament’s top seed, in the upcoming quarterfinals. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Monterrey as they aim to keep their championship hopes alive.
Looking Ahead: The Intense Road to the Title
With Pachuca and América set to clash in the Clausura 2025 Quarterfinals, the excitement is building for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in this legendary rivalry. Both teams have the talent and ambition to lift the title, but only one can emerge victorious. Fans will be eagerly watching as the action unfolds in what could be another historic season in Mexican football.
