The Liga MX Clausura 2026 Liguilla is already defined and promises intense emotions for millions of fans, especially the Hispanic community in the United States. With Pumas as the overall leader, the quarterfinals feature clashes loaded with history, rivalry and unfinished business that will heighten expectations for the title.
In addition, the calendar underwent significant adjustments due to the participation of Mexican teams in the CONCACAF Champions League, which modifies the traditional dates of the final phase.
Confirmed dates of the Liguilla 2026
The first leg of the quarterfinals will be played on May 2 and 3.
The second leg is scheduled for May 9 and 10, 2026.
This change is in response to the international activity of clubs such as Tigres and Toluca, which delayed the usual start of the Liga MX Liguilla 2026.
Pumas vs América: a classic with history and maximum pressure
The most mediatic duel pits Pumas (1st) against América (8th), rekindling one of the most intense rivalries in Mexican soccer.
In Liguilla, América has dominated the record with 5 series wins out of 7, including quarterfinal triumphs in 2013, 2014 and 2018.
However, Pumas managed to win in 2021, demonstrating that it can compete at key moments.
Tigres vs Guadalajara: rivalry marked by finals
Tigres and Chivas are in another high-caliber duel.
They have played four Liguilla series, including two recent finals:
Clausura 2017: Chivas champion (4-3 overall)
Clausura 2023: Tigres champion (3-2 overall).
The schedule underwent significant adjustments
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Cruz Azul vs Atlas: history of defeats and revenge
This match has a strong history:
The Verano 1999 semifinal, where Atlas won 6-0 on aggregate.
Cruz Azul responded in subsequent tournaments, winning in 2000 (2-1) and 2011 (5-2).
The most recent meeting was in the Clausura 2023 play-in, with Atlas winning 1-0.
Toluca vs Pachuca: historical dominance of the Diablos
Toluca and Pachuca have played multiple direct elimination duels, with the advantage going to the Diablos Rojos:
6 total series
Toluca won 4
The most important wins were in the semifinals (2001, 2005, 2010) and the quarterfinals (2000 and 2020). Pachuca has only managed to win on two occasions.
Why Liguilla 2026 connects
Liga MX continues to be the most followed league by the Mexican community in the United States, and this Liguilla 2026 brings together ideal ingredients:
Classics, history and renowned figures.
In addition, the schedules are usually adapted for the U.S. audience, making it easy to follow each game live.
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