Monterrey vs. Tigres Faced Each Other in Liguilla MX Quarterfinals Showdown
Monterrey and Tigres clashed this Sunday, May 12, in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Liguilla MX. The match took place at the BBVA Stadium with Monterrey as the host. The ‘Rayados’ held a slight advantage over the ‘Felinos’ with a one-goal lead. As the visitors sought to reverse the situation, the game promised to be intense from the first minute. The match kicked off at 9:10 pm local time in Mexico and was broadcast on TUDN, Canal 5, and ViX channels for Latin America viewers.
In a highly anticipated matchup, Monterrey and Tigres ended with a 1-1 draw. Tigres took the lead in the 25th minute of the first half with a goal from André-Pierre Christian Gignac. However, Monterrey responded in the second half with a goal from Jordi Cortizo de la Piedra, leveling the score and securing parity until the final whistle.
Both teams made multiple tactical changes and player substitutions throughout the game to gain control and effectiveness on the field. The refereeing was strict, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams for fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct. The intensity of the Clásico Regio remained high until the end, highlighting the rivalry between the teams and the importance of the result.
With this draw, Monterrey advances to the semifinals of the Liga MX despite not winning the match, thanks to their overall score advantage.
Looking ahead, the winning team from the Monterrey vs. Tigres clash will face the winner of the Pumas vs. Pachuca match in the semifinals. The first leg of the semifinals will take place on Wednesday, May 15, with the second leg scheduled for Saturday, May 18. The final matchups are set for Thursday, May 23, and Sunday, May 26.
Stay tuned for more thrilling football action in the Liga MX playoffs as the tournament progresses.