The highly anticipated return match between Pachuca and Cruz Azul in the Liguilla del Apertura 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This quarterfinal clash promises to be thrilling, as Pachuca looks to cement their place in the semifinals at Estadio Hidalgo.
Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul: Match Overview
Pachuca, known as Las Tuzas, aims to finish the job after securing a narrow victory in the first leg. They took the lead in the series with a 2-1 win, thanks to a stellar performance by Charlyn Corral, who scored both goals. The team finished the regular season second on the table, showcasing their offensive strength with a remarkable 60 goals.
Cruz Azul’s Resilience
Cruz Azul, or La Máquina, qualified for the playoffs with a challenging season, clinching a spot in the eighth position. Aerial Chavarín has been pivotal for the team, as she consistently posed a threat to opposing defenses. In the first leg, she opened the scoring, but Pachuca quickly equalized and secured the victory just before halftime.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 21:00 hours CDMX / 22:00 hours E.T
- Venue: Estadio Hidalgo
Predicted Lineups
| Pachuca | Cruz Azul |
|---|---|
| Esthefanny Barreras | Alejandría Godínez |
| Kenti Robles | Valeria Miranda |
| Ohale Osinachi | Leigh-anne Robe |
| Jocelyn Orejel | Yaneisi Rodríguez |
| Yirleidis Quejada | Ivonne Gutiérrez |
| Andrea Pereira | Alejandra Lomelí |
| Karla Nieto | Solange Lemos |
| Myra Delgadillo | Deneisha Blackwood |
| Nina Nicosia | Valeria Valdez |
| Charlyn Corral | Aerial Chavarin |
| Chinwendu Ihezuo | Ana Martínez |
Pachuca looks to leverage their home-field advantage to secure a semifinal berth, while Cruz Azul aims to mount a comeback. The stage is set for an intense battle in the return leg of this quarterfinal matchup.
