Monterrey and Pumas UNAM will play Sunday for the final berth in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 quarterfinals. The match takes place at Estadio BBVA, with the winner advancing to face top-seeded Toluca.
This is the second opportunity for Monterrey in the Play-In round after losing their first match 2-1 against Pachuca. They finished seventh in the regular season standings, earning home advantage for this contest.
Pumas secured their place in this final Play-In game by defeating FC Juárez in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Pumas UNAM goalkeeper Alex Padilla made saves in the shootout to help his team advance.
Both teams face challenges entering the match. Pumas will miss forward Guillermo MartĂnez due to an expulsion in their previous game. Monterrey has dealt with injuries to players including Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, and Oliver Torres.
The Rayados defeated Pumas 3-1 when they met in the regular season on Jornada 12. However, the teams have split four previous playoff meetings, with each side winning twice.
Sunday's game between Monterrey vs Pumas is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Central Time. If the game is tied after regulation, it will be decided by a penalty shootout.
Television coverage is available on Canal 5 and Televisa Monterrey in Mexico. In the United States, viewers can watch on Univision and TUDN platforms.
Monterrey's possible starting lineup includes Edgar Andrada, Ricardo Chávez, Stefan Medina, Victor Guzmán, Gerardo Arteaga, Nelson Deossa, Jorge RodrĂguez, Iker Fimbres, JesĂşs Corona, Roberto de la Rosa, and German Berterame.
Pumas' possible starting lineup features Alex Padilla, Robert Ergas, Ruben Duarte, Nathan Silva, Pablo Monroy, Jose Caicedo, Santiago Trigos, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Leo Suárez, Ignacio Pusetto, and Rogelio Funes Mori.
