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Toluca Stuns Reigning Champs Tigres in Clausura Quarterfinals
8 May
Summary
- Toluca eliminated the reigning champions Tigres in a dramatic playoff series.
- Chivas' Licha Cervantes broke a club goalscoring record during her team's match.
- Club América advanced despite close calls and fan dissatisfaction.
The Clausura 2026 playoff quarterfinals provided intense drama and surprising outcomes. Toluca achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating the reigning champions, Tigres, with a 2-1 aggregate score across both legs. This historic win saw Tigres fall at home, a venue known as 'El Volcán'.
In other key matchups, Rayadas de Monterrey decisively defeated Cruz Azul with a 5-1 aggregate score, advancing comfortably. Club América moved on to the semifinals, though their victory over Juárez was contentious and left fans questioning their performance.
The quarterfinals also witnessed a historic moment for Chivas de Guadalajara. Licha Cervantes broke the club's all-time goalscoring record during their first-leg match against Pachuca. Despite this individual achievement, Pachuca ultimately triumphed over Chivas with a 2-1 aggregate score.
The semifinals are set to commence soon, with Club América hosting Toluca and Rayadas de Monterrey facing Pachuca.
