How to watch the Liga MX match between Monterrey and Pachuca Monterrey heads into Sunday's play-in clash on a high having bounced back in style after their bitter derby loss at the Estadio Universitario The Rayados stitched together back-to-back wins over two Liga MX heavyweights already locked into the quarterfinals — edging América 1-0 and blanking León 2-0 while keeping clean sheets in both outings Veteran defender Sergio Ramos delivered a standout performance in the victory over León Still, despite the strong finish, Monterrey fell just short of clinching an automatic quarterfinal berth, ending the Clausura regular season in seventh. However, they’ll enjoy home-field advantage when they welcome Pachuca to BBVA Stadium for their do-or-die showdown Whoever emerges victorious between Monterrey and Pachuca will book a date with powerhouse América will have one more lifeline against the winner of the Juarez-Pumas matchup Although they fumbled a big chance by falling to San Luis on Matchday 17 the unpredictable nature of knockout soccer looms large Pachuca pulled off a 3-2 triumph the last time they visited BBVA Stadium — a reminder that anything can happen over 90 minutes GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch In the United States (US), the Liga MX match between Monterrey and Pachuca will be available to watch and stream online live through TUDN and ViX (with Sling TV) Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport The Liga MX match between Monterrey and Pachuca will be played at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe It will kick off at 6:30 pm PT / 9:30 pm ET on Sunday It’s been anything but smooth sailing for Monterrey, a star-studded side that often struggled to shut the door on games. Yet, despite whispers of locker-room drama under Martín Demichelis, the Rayados deserve credit for grinding out three wins in their final four matches to punch their playoff ticket. Maybe it's the daily influence of heavyweights like Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos, Hector Moreno, and Oliver Torres, but this squad has developed a real edge. They're also no slouches when it comes to regaining possession high up the pitch. All eyes will be fixed on Canales, provided he's fit enough to feature. Initially sidelined after a bizarre injury involving a broken glass door amid rumors of a bust-up with Demichelis, Monterrey later revealed he also picked up a muscle problem that's kept him out of action. Still the team's top contributor with six goals and six assists, Canales' potential return could be a huge boost for the hosts. Under head coach Guillermo Almada, Pachuca once again led Liga MX in minutes handed to players under 24, a nod to the league's rules requiring minimum usage of players born after 2001. But that youth movement came with growing pains, as the Tuzos stumbled to a sluggish finish with a home draw and a 2-1 defeat to Atletico de San Luis in the final week. Now facing Monterrey in the play-in round, the stage is set for a captivating showdown: some of Mexico's brightest young prospects squaring off against a Monterrey squad loaded with seasoned stars. True to form, Pachuca continues to be a talent factory, consistently unveiling new gems during playoff pushes. This time, keep an eye on Elias Montiel, a 19-year-old midfielder who's racked up 14 appearances in 2025 and looks poised for a breakout moment. Part of Pachuca's formula for success has always been pairing their up-and-comers with savvy veterans who fully embrace the club's vision. Leading that charge is none other than Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon, whose nine goals and three assists this season have made him a nightmare matchup for any defense he faces. whilst Pumas flew to Juárez to keep their Liguilla dreams alive Liga MX Clausura turned towards the playoffs this past weekend as four teams compete in the play-in competition to decide the final two spots in the postseason The Apertura runners-up underperformed during the Clausura regular season and find themselves fighting for survival in the play-in Martín Demichelis' Rayados looked back on track when German Berterame got on the end of a perfectly timed cross from Jesús Corona to give the hosts an early lead in the second half Pachuca stepped up and got themselves back into the game as Eduardo Bauermann levelled the game with eight minutes left on the clock but they would complete the comeback five minutes after equalising when tallisman Salomón Rondón was on hand to score a tenth goal since the turn of the year Two goals in the final eight minutes of the game mean that Pachuca will qualify as the seventh seed in this season's Liga MX Clausura and will meet second seed Club América in the next round Juárez and Pumas knew that everything was on the line when the sides met on the border with one team set to bow out of the Clausura The game was delayed due to treacherous conditions but kick-off finally got underway an hour later than expected Pumas got off to a flyer when Guillermo Martínez raced through on goal and slotted the visitors into the lead Los Bravos brought the game level when Madson tied the game just four minutes after the opening goal Martínez went from hero to villain when a reckless challenge meant Pumas would play the remainder of the game with a man less Juárez was unable to take advantage of the red card as the game went all the through to penalties to decide the winner Saving Pumas' blushes was loanee Alex Padilla who saved two spot kicks in what was an abysmal shootout from both sides to keep Los Universitarios dreams alive The result means that Pumas will meet Monterrey on Sunday 4th May at the Estadio BBVA to decide which side will take the eighth seed and take on Clausura regular season winners Toluca in the next round Who do you think will be the final team to join the year's Liga MX Clausura playoffs © 2025 Minute Media - 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Club León filed an additional appeal against the decision by the FIFA Secretary General to be reinstated in the competition." The CAS said that both the Pachuca and León appeals would be heard on May 5 originally qualified to the competition by winning separate editions of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2023 and 2024 FIFA announced the organization's general secretary decided to remove Club León from the tournament for breaching the competition's regulations León and Grupo Pachuca expressed discontent with the decision and threatened to do everything necessary to reverse the ruling CAS has now officially registered the appeal The CAS will also hold a hearing on April 23 at which Club León and Costa Rican side Liga Deportiva Alajuelense will present arguments in front of an audience in Madrid Alajuelense has been the most vocal against the participation of both Pachuca and Club León in the Club World Cup reporting the multi-ownership case to the CAS back in February Alajuelense alleges that León's participation would violate the FIFA regulations and they argue that should receive a spot in the tournament instead Both clubs had until April 2 to gather legal documentation before presenting arguments on the 23rd Should Club León and Grupo Pachuca fail to appeal the decision, FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club América and LAFC to determine a replacement team for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Club América was chosen to participate in the playoff match due to their position as leaders of the Concacaf rankings while LAFC stood as the runner ups to Club León in the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup final The 32-team Club World Cup is set to begin on June 14 with the final being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinLiga MX CL25 playoffs are set | OneFootballFanSided World Football Eight teams remain in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 and we now know what each team must do to book their spot in the final Pachuca's win over Monterrey in the play-in means they take the seventh seed and meet Club América in the quarter-final whilst Los Rayados managed to avoid embarrassment by cruising to victory with two second-half goals against Pumas Victory at the very last opportunity means that Martín Demichelis' side takes on the regular season's strongest side This how the Clausura 2025 playoff bracket looks: who secured passage to the Concacaf Champions Cup final last week with a narrow victory over Tigres Don't forget that in the event of a tie across the two legs the team which finished higher during the regular season will be granted victory León and Pachuca all need to win their quarter-final ties in order to reach the final four The quarter-final bracket means that this is how the semi-final will look like: Related NewsLiga MX Clausura 2025 Playoff Teams: Power Rankings Liga MX Clausura Play-In: Pachuca fight back to qualify for the playoffs; 10 man Pumas win on penalties. 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Pachuca qualified to the Liguilla after defeating Monterrey by a 2-1 score in the first Play In match Pachuca once again prevailed in Monterrey by getting a 2-1 victory and qualifying to the Liguilla in the Play In Matchup Months after coming to Monterrey and defeating them in the regular season Pachuca prevailed once again with a late goal victory helped by a bigt mistake from the home side’s goalkeeper Pachuca will now face off in the Liguilla against Club America while Monterrey will have once more chance to qualify in the Liguilla when they face off at home against Pumas in the final Play In match on Sunday The 1st half started with Monterrey not having the injured Sergio Canales and Sergio Ramos but had the return of German Berterame to the starting 11 Nelson Deossa got off a great left footed shot that went just wide A cross into the area found a wide open Juan Sigala but his header went well wide Salomon Rondon got off a good right footed shot that forced a great save from Monterrey’s goalkeeper After a great combination play from Oussama Idrissi and Bryan Gonzalez had the latter getting off a left footed shot that Andrada saved Pachuca was dominating the match and looking like the most dangerous team as Monterrey couldn’t keep up Rondon would get off a shot from outside the area that went wide A cross into the area was headed by Jorge Rodriguez After getting a good pass and barging into the area Berterame got off a right footed shot that Moreno saved well A right footed shot from Elias Montiel was slightly deflected but Andrada was still able to make a save on the shot The halftime whistle blew and although Monterrey had improved and gotten a late surge Pachuca had been the superior team and probably deserved more than a scoreless tie The 2nd half started with both teams coming out with the 11 players they started the match with A great cross from Deossa would be just out of reach for Roberto de la Rosa to get to it and get off a close range chance Jesus Corona would get off a great right footed cross into the area where German Berterame would volley with a great shot that went past Moreno to score a great goal and give Monterrey the 1-0 lead Deossa would get off a left footed shot that Moreno would save but leave there although two Monterrey players crashed into each other as they looked for the rebound If Monterrey had been dominated in the 1st half From outside the area from Jorge Berlanga was easily saved by Andrada Monterrey subbed out Jesus Corona for Jordi Cortizo Jorge Berlanga and Juan Sigala for John Kennedy De la Rosa got off a right footed shot that forced Moreno to make a good save Monterrey subbed out Roberto de la Rosa and Jorge Rodriguez for Lucas Ocampos and Fidel Ambriz A cross from Gonzalez bounced of Stefan Medina and came close to going in for an own goal Monterrey failed to clear the ball and Kennedy would head it into the path of Eduardo Bauermann who surprised everyone by getting to the ball and getting off a right footed shot past Andrada to score and tie the match at 1-1 Pedro Pedraza had to be subbed out for Santiago Homenchenko Idrissi got off a right footed shot that Andrada would make a mess with bouncing it off his hands and into the path of Salomon Rondon who reached the ball and scored it into the empty net to give Pachuca the 2-1 lead who earlier in the season had made another mistake against Pachuca that ended benching him for most of the season Monterrey subbed out Iker Fimbres for Alfonso Alvarado Ocampos would get off a shot from outside the area that went wide Pachuca subbed out Oussama Idrissi for Gustavo Cabral Dominguez got into the area and his right footed shot went right to Andrada (who got soundly booed) The whistle blew and Pachuca booked their ticket to the Liguilla to face off against Club America while Monterrey would have to play in the final Play In match on Sunday Pachuca once again made a statement in the Estadio BBVA Years after winning a Liga MX title with a late goal in the Clausura 2016 Pachuca got a surprising victory with another late goal It was also a repeat performance from the 2025 Clausura tournament in more ways than one Pachuca not only got a victory but did so helped by a terrible mistake from Monterrey’s goalkeeper Esteban Andrada a bad mistake after losing a cross allowed John Kennedy to score in route to a 3-2 victory an awful mistake from a shot by Idrissi allowed Rondon to score the winning goal Andrada had lost his starting job with that match against Pachuca but had returned as a starter after pressure from Monterrey’s players and yet once again he failed to do his job Monterrey still has a big opportunity at home to get to the Liguilla against Pumas next Sunday a match where they will be heavy favorites Still the season has not lived up to expectations and going thru as the 8th side to face Toluca is not what Monterrey fans expected On the other hand Pachuca will now face against America a team which they had played spoilers against a number of times They will not be favored to go thru but if there is one team America didn’t want to face in the Quarterfinals A judge granted an injunction to halt Pachuca and Club Leon games from being shown on the Fox-owned service The Fox Sports Mexico (FSM) broadcaster has launched legal proceedings against a pair of sides from the country’s Liga MX soccer top flight over a media rights distribution dispute which is not owned by the Fox Corporation media giant but instead by Grupo Multimedia Lauman holds the rights to the Liga MX home games of Club Leon two sides controlled by the Grupo Pachuca ownership group it was announced Grupo Pachuca had come to an agreement with Fox Corporation to air Leon and Pachuca games for free on the Tubi streaming service filed against both Grupo Pachuca and Fox Corp the judge ruling over the proceedings granted FSM’s request for an injunction barring Grupo Pachuca from providing Fox Corp and Tubi with broadcasts Speaking on Fox Sport Mexico’s La Ultima Palabra show the broadcaster’s external legal counsel Paulo Diez commented: “We consider [this] a very violent and illegal attack by Fox Corporation in collaboration with Grupo Pachuca.” of the logic behind the suit: “Since [rights contracts] are such important assets one of which was this right of preference established in the contracts with Grupo Pachuca that expired last year These clauses obliged Grupo Pachuca to give Fox Sports Mexico this right of preference so that it could keep the contracts if it matched the offer that Pachuca and León would have received … Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis “It seems to me that there is very bad faith conduct on the part of the Pachuca Group and Fox Corporation which has forced us to go to court to try to defend our rights." Fox subsequently released a statement placing the blame for the dispute at Lauman's feet and denying any wrongdoing.  The statement read: "The claims made and lawsuits filed by Grupo Lauman are utterly without merit. Grupo Lauman previously provided written authorization for Fox Corporation to negotiate directly with Club Pachuca and Club Leon for the rights in question since Grupo Lauman’s agreements with both clubs had expired and it was already in breach.  "Fox has already obtained an injunction to prevent Grupo Lauman from limiting the fulfillment of Fox’s business in Mexico in any way  We will continue to vigorously assert our legal and established broadcast rights to ensure that the Club Pachuca and Club Leon fans have access to all the games they expect to see on a trusted wholly-owned Fox platform.”  In mid-2024 it was reported that Fox Corporation had received assent to proceed with a takeover of Fox Sports Mexico that never advanced and Fox subsequently ceased its negotiations to acquire the brand Fox Corp has said it also canceled Grupo Lauman's license for the Fox Sports Brand posing further questions about the future of the Mexican TV operator in December it was rumored that Grupo Pachuca could be set to explore the sale of Club Leon in order to comply with ownership rules put in place by global soccer governing body FIFA Both Pachuca and Leon are set to compete in the upcoming revamped FIFA Club World Cup despite soccer's global governing body FIFA having said in November that teams owned by the same owner will not be allowed to compete in the tournament which led to Costa Rican side Alajuelense lodging a complaint about the Grupo Pachuca clubs’ inclusion Martinez said he is confident both teams will be allowed to compete and that FIFA will take the pending sale into account Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network TUDN has said it will take legal action against Pachuca after the Liga MX club prevented Saturday's game against Club América from being broadcast in the United States The match at Pachuca's Estadio Hidalgo was set to be shown on TUDN and Univision On Friday, Pachuca announced that the match wouldn't be shown in Mexico on the free streaming platform Tubi due to a legal dispute between the club and Fox Sports TUDN charged that the match still should have been available for fans in the United States the sports programming division of Univision released a statement on Saturday condemning Pachuca and charging the club with breach of contract Club Pachuca unjustifiably prevented TUDN from broadcasting the match in the United States," the statement read Pachuca and Liga MX will not be able to watch the matchday 14 game scheduled for today at 7:00 p.m "TUDN will take appropriate legal action for the harm being suffered by our audience and for Club Pachuca's breach of contract "Our deepest apologies to soccer fans in the United States fans in North America will not be able to watch today's match on any television signal or audiovisual platform." Club América entered Saturday's match in first place in the Liga MX table with Pachuca nine points back in seventh place President Claudia Sheinbaum officially launched the construction of the train line to Pachuca over the weekend marking a significant step in expanding Mexico’s rail network which officials expect to be completed in one year and seven months will help connect Mexico City with the central state of Hidalgo which they say will benefit 1.2 million residents and create approximately 40,000 direct jobs and twice as many indirect ones Officials said the train will run at a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour (75 mph) reducing travel time from Mexico City to Pachuca From the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) in México state the journey to Pachuca will take just 38 minutes The AIFA-Pachuca section will feature 57 kilometers of double electrified track in support of a system that won’t pollute along the route Construction by the Mexican Army, with support from other government agencies, is under way as of Saturday and will involve 10 simultaneous work fronts to meet the project timeline “Today marks the beginning of the construction of the Mexico-Pachuca train,” Sheinbaum proclaimed in her Saturday speech. Six months ago, Sheinbaum also was in Hidalgo to inaugurate the line, but this time the focus was specifically on the section from AIFA to Pachuca for reviving passenger rail lines in Mexico The new line will terminate in Pachuca, which has a population of about 314,000 in the city and 665,000 in the greater metropolitan area. The region is known for its rich mining history and has an interesting connection to Great Britain, specifically Cornwall, that dates back to 1824 held in the community of Jaguey de Téllez in Zempoala Sheinbaum emphasized her administration’s goal to build nearly 3,000 kilometers of railways before the end of her term on Sept These include a Mexico City–Querétaro line a Querétaro-Irapuato line and a Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo line that includes Monterrey She also mentioned a line that will go to Guadalajara Mazatlán and cities along the Pacific Coast Other new train lines in Mexico include the Maya Train in the south the Interoceanic Train across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and the Mexico City-to-Toluca line All of them are part of an effort to enhance connectivity and reduce carbon emissions through public transportation The Mexico City–Pachuca train will connect with other public transportation systems including the Mexico City Metro and the Buenavista-Cuautitlán Suburban Train The project involves the construction of 12.3 kilometers of elevated viaducts 56 drainage works and 14 overpasses for vehicles commander of the Felipe Ángeles engineering group CFE and Conagua infrastructure will also be built The exact number of stations on the AIFA-Pachuca line has not been finalized Stops will for sure include Tepojaco and Jaltocán in Hidalgo with a handful of other cities said to be under consideration Julio Menchaca Salazar welcomed the project noting it will have a significant economic impact on his state The federal government reportedly has allocated 44 billion pesos (US $2.2 billion) for the Mexico City-Pachuca line part of a larger 157 billion peso (US $7.8 billion) investment in railway projects through 2025 ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC How to watch the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Tigres With just two matchdays left in the Liga MX Clausura's regular season, Pachuca and Tigres are locked in a high-stakes showdown each eyeing a direct ticket to the playoffs Pachuca have surged into sixth place with 27 points clinging to the final automatic postseason berth by virtue of goal difference Their latest triumph was a statement win—an electric 5-3 comeback over Necaxa the Tuzos flipped the script with a furious three-goal flurry powered by a sensational hat-trick from Salomon Rondon sit fourth on 29 points and are just one win away from locking up their spot in the top four But their form on the road leaves room for concern They've collected just four of a possible 15 points in their last five away fixtures scoring six and conceding eight during that stretch A loss in Pachuca could see them slip out of the automatic playoff places In the United States (US), the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL will be available to watch and stream online live through TUDN and ViX Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates The Liga MX match between Pachuca and Tigres will be played at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Pachuca It will kick off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Tuesday Salomon Rondon has been the driving force up front for Pachuca, leading the squad with nine goals this Clausura. At Estadio Hidalgo, the Tuzos have made it a fortress—racking up five wins and two draws in eight outings, with their only home defeat coming in early February against Leon (2-1). They'll also be boosted by the return of Bryan Gonzalez to the fold for this crucial clash. Things are trending upward for Tigres as well. After a brief stumble in league play, the Felinos are back on track, punching their ticket to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals last week and following it up with a dramatic 2-1 derby win over bitter rivals Monterrey. Down 0-1 in El Clásico Regio, Tigres staged a sensational late rally—Sergio Cordova netting the equalizer in the 90th minute before Nicolas Ibanez sealed the win with a stoppage-time dagger in the 90+5. The match had all the hallmarks of a fierce rivalry: goals, penalties, confrontations, and red cards. Both Diego Lainez and interim coach Guido Pizarro were shown red and will miss Tuesday's matchup. Star striker Andre-Pierre Gignac also remains out through injury. Pachuca will face Egypt's Al-Ahly on Saturday for a chance to play against Champions League holders Real Madrid in next week's final Following a near 20-hour trip from Rio de Janeiro to Doha and playing less than three days after clinching the Brazilian league title, Botafogo manager Artur Jorge rested several key players from the start and his exhausted side were a shadow of the dominant force that took South American football by storm in 2024 Playing their fifth game in a third different country in a little over two weeks, coach Jorge made five changes to the team that beat Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the Copa Libertadores final in Buenos Aires 10 days ago. Pachuca had not played a competitive match for 31 days, following their elimination from Mexico's Apertura competition Botafogo controlled possession throughout the game but were wasteful missing too many chances and they ended up being punished when Idrissi brilliantly dribbled past three players on his way into the box before firing home from close range in the 50th minute Coach Jorge made three changes in the 55th minute, bringing on captain Marlon Freitas, Argentinian forward Thiago Almada and Copa Libertadores top-scorer Junior Santos in an effort to give his side the spark they were clearly lacking but a mistake by Botafogo's defence gifted Deossa the second goal in the 66th minute With the Brazilian side trying desperately to get back in the game Pachuca clinically made the most of a quick counter-attack with Rondon finding the net in the 80th minute to wrap up victory for the Concacaf champions "To step on the pitch a little over 24 hours after arriving in a new country following a long trip in addition to the relentless calendar is frustrating but it's something we can't control as a team We didn't play well and that's a hard pill to swallow," Jorge told a press conference "I'm not going to try to make excuses for what we didn't manage to do they took advantage of the chances they had in the second half But the facts are that because of the situation we were facing we couldn't field the team we would like to today "There's nothing else to say about the context but nothing erases what we've done so well this season." Pachuca will face Egypt's Al-Ahly on Saturday for a chance to play against Champions League holders Real Madrid in next week's final Following a near 20-hour trip from Rio de Janeiro to Doha and playing less than three days after clinching the Brazilian league title, Botafogo manager Artur Jorge rested several key players from the start and his exhausted side were a shadow of the dominant force that took South American football by storm in 2024 Playing their fifth game in a third different country in a little over two weeks, coach Jorge made five changes to the team that beat Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the Copa Libertadores final in Buenos Aires 10 days ago. Pachuca had not played a competitive match for 31 days, following their elimination from Mexico's Apertura competition Coach Jorge made three changes in the 55th minute, bringing on captain Marlon Freitas, Argentinian forward Thiago Almada and Copa Libertadores top-scorer Junior Santos in an effort to give his side the spark they were clearly lacking \"To step on the pitch a little over 24 hours after arriving in a new country following a long trip We didn't play well and that's a hard pill to swallow,\" Jorge told a press conference \"I'm not going to try to make excuses for what we didn't manage to do \"There's nothing else to say about the context but nothing erases what we've done so well this season.\" How to watch the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Club America Club America will be looking to open up a six-point lead atop the Clausura 2025 standings table in Liga MX when they take on Pachuca at Estadio Hidalgo on Saturday Aguilas defeated Tigres 3-0 in their previous league encounter and are coming off a goalless draw against Cruz Azul in a midweek CONCACAF Champions Cup game while Pachuca endured a 3-2 league loss at Toluca last weekend Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates The Liga MX match between Pachuca and Club America will be played at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Pachuca It will kick off at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET on Saturday Tuzos boss Guillermo Almada is set to miss Andres Micolta and Miguel Rodriguez due to injury issues, while Sergio Barreto is a doubt. Pedro Pedraza came off the bench to score against Toluca and the midfielder will be pushing for a recall to the XI. Manager Andre Jardine has a few concerns to deal with, as defender Igor Lichnovsky and forward Henry Martin are sidelined by injuries. Besides, Dagoberto Espinoza and Patricio Salas would need to prove their fitness ahead of kickoff. Jardine is expected to revert to a similar lineup from the Tigres win, with Victor Davila leading the line. reveals he 'always dreamed of playing with Mbappe'Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reflects on winning Intercontinental Cup and The Best award in the same week and talks about his relationship with teammate Kylian Mbappe It was a largely one-sided contest at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar with Madrid doing just enough and never looking likely to cede control despite allowing their opponents to threaten occasionally from counter-attacks The Champions League winners opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a fine team goal that started with Jude Bellingham passing to Vinicius who ran past the goalkeeper before putting it on a plate for Mbappé Rodrygo extended their lead with a lovely effort in the 52nd minute when he beat two defenders before cutting back inside and curling a fine strike into the top corner with his right foot Vinicius wrapped up an easy win for Real from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute after Oussama Idrissi fouled captain Lucas Vázquez inside the box Having won three trophies in the original Intercontinental Cup the predecessor to the current format that pitched the European and South American champions against each other Real have won a combined total of nine global titles and last season I was able to win a lot of trophies the coach who gives me freedom and believes in me Carlo Ancelotti became the most decorated coach in Madrid's history Ancelotti has lifted three Champions League trophies The Champions League winners opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a fine team goal that started with Jude Bellingham passing to Vinicius Vinicius wrapped up an easy win for Real from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute after Oussama Idrissi fouled captain Lucas Vázquez inside the box Grupo Pachuca confirmed that the FIFA appeals committee on Friday ruled Club León out of participation in the 2025 Club World Cup due to the tournament's multi-ownership rules originally qualified to the competition by winning separate editions of the Concacaf Champions Cup "In line with article 10 paragraph four of the regulations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 FIFA has determined That Club León will be removed from the competition with the club to be admitted as a replacement to be announced in due course," FIFA said in a statement León's James Rodríguez is seen in action vs. Pachuca. Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images"We are dissatisfied with this decision and will appeal it to the fullest extent possible since all the evidence that proves our administrative independence was presented in a timely and transparent manner," the group said "We will defend what was won on the field." which we will apply until the last instances with the highest sport authorities since all the proof and documentation shows our administrative and sporting independence were presented with full opportunity and transparency We will defend what we earned on the field in a fair and professional way Grupo Pachuca have said they will appeal the decision FIFA's general secretary was responsible for the decision to remove Club León from the tournament "No person or legal entity may control or exert influence over more than one club participating in the competition," reads article 10 of FIFA's 2025 Club World Cup ownership rules It remains unclear which Concacaf club will take the place of Club León in the upcoming tournament Costa Rican side Liga Deportiva Alajuelense has been the most vocal against the participation of both Pachuca and Club León in the Club World Cup reporting the multi-ownership case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport Owner of Group Pachuca Jesus Martinez revealed he would be willing to sell the control of Club León in order to participate in the upcoming edition of the Club World Cup "We told them [FIFA] that we informed at the last Liga MX owners' meetings that León is the team we are going to sell control of," said Martínez after the draw for next year's tournament celebrated in Miami on Thursday FIFA is currently investigating CF Pachuca and León as the two fall under the ownership of Group Pachuca and therefore break the tournament's "multi-property" regulations For both Liga MX teams to participate in the upcoming Club World Cup Pachuca and Leon must prove they operate as separate entities and without the influence of each other "We plan to give up the majority stake in the club [León] before 2027 I think we're going to maintain some kind of sports control What we want is to contribute to the growth of the Mexican league and if they see that multi-property can have a negative impact we're willing to help in every way," added Martinez "Today it is about to play against Chelsea which makes me very happy and I'm sure the people of León must be going crazy Pachuca president Armando Martinez confirmed the investigation remains ongoing with open communication between the clubs and FIFA "They [FIFA] have been very receptive and we have shown ourselves in everything we need to support and everything that has to be done so that a hobby is not affected so that a country is not affected and so that it is not affected," said Armando Martinez Pachuca qualified for the Club World Cup when winning the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup in 2024 while Leon earned a spot in the tournament when lifting the CCC trophy in 2023 FIFA did not disclose the multi-ownership regulations when the two Liga MX teams secured a ticket to the tournament until we hear otherwise we are in this tournament We are conscious of what we're playing for and we will prepare for that," said club legend Luis Montes sources told ESPN that the team's participation in the tournament is not yet confirmed Mexican side Club Leon have been removed from this summer’s Club World Cup after failing to meet FIFA’s criteria on multi-club ownership which also controls fellow Liga MX side and Club World Cup participant Pachuca A FIFA statement on Friday confirmed that a FIFA Appeal Committee had determined that the Mexican sides have “failed to meet the criteria on multi-club ownership defined under” the regulations for the Club World Cup Those regulations state that “no individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in the competition” FIFA says a replacement side will be announced “in due course” Leon, the team former Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez joined in January, were one of four Concacaf qualifiers and earned their spot by winning the 2023 Champions League They beat MLS side 3-1 LAFC on aggregate in the final Leon were due to face Premier League side Chelsea in their first match at the Club World Cup. Also in Group D are ES Tunis of Tunisia and Brazilian side Flamengo that they had planned to give up their majority stake in Leon by 2027 I think we’re going to maintain some kind of sports control,” he added Liga MX announced as part of several reforms “to increase competitiveness” that it was banning multi-club ownership but that teams had four years to comply with the new rules Costa Rican side Alajuelense said in November that they wanted FIFA to enforce the multi-club rules and were willing to take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if action was not taken Alajuelense said in another statement that they had filed a formal complaint to CAS “following FIFA’s failure to act” CAS confirmed to the BBC that an “arbitration procedure (had) been initiated” “The lawsuit demonstrates the existence of a multi-ownership between the Leon and Pachuca clubs as well as the fact that no team has a greater right than ours to participate in the next Club World Cup,” Alajuelense’s February statement added Leon and Pachuca responded to Friday’s decision with statements of their own “We will appeal until its last instance and in the highest sports court,” Pachuca said Luke Bosher is a deputy news editor for The Athletic, based in London. He joined the company in 2020. Follow Luke on Twitter @bosherL Pachuca won the shootout after missing their first two penalties to become only the second CONCACAF team to reach the final of the competition against European champions Madrid which takes place at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday Neither team could find the net in 120 minutes with Pachuca struggling to create any real attacking threat after an exciting first half in which the Egyptians dominated possession Pachuca's Carlos Moreno made a number of fine saves to deny the Africans the lead and despite adjustments and substitutions by both coaches the match went to extra time and penalties Pachuca started the shootout poorly as Salomón Rondón's effort was saved by Mohamed El-Shenawy and Borja Baston missed All was not lost, however, as Mahmoud Kahraba's shot was later saved by Moreno and Omar Kamal's spot kick went wide Faber Gil put the Mexicans 6-5 ahead and nerves were frayed when Khaled Abdelfattah hit the bar to Egyptian dismay especially because of the marathon game we played today," said Pachuca coach Guillermo Almada "We'll try to get the players back on their feet and go into the game [final] with all the motivation in the world." he deserved it," added midfielder Pedro Pedraza "We had an atypical tournament and he is the first to deserve it because of him we won the championship [CONCACAF Champions Cup]." It is the Mexican side's fifth appearance at a FIFA competition Their best performance came at the 2017 Club World Cup when they finished third Mexican side Pachuca won the FIFA Challenger Cup match on penalties in Qatar on Saturday by edging Egyptian side Al Ahly 6-5 after a dour goalless draw following extra time and will face Real Madrid in next week's Intercontinental Cup final Pachuca started the shootout poorly as Salomón Rondón's effort was saved by Mohamed El-Shenawy and Borja Baston missed All was not lost, however, as Mahmoud Kahraba's shot was later saved by Moreno and Omar Kamal's spot kick went wide especially because of the marathon game we played today,\" said Pachuca coach Guillermo Almada \"We'll try to get the players back on their feet and go into the game [final] with all the motivation in the world.\" he deserved it,\" added midfielder Pedro Pedraza \"We had an atypical tournament and he is the first to deserve it because of him we won the championship [CONCACAF Champions Cup].\" How to watch the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Leon Pachuca and Leon will play their rescheduled game from matchday one of the Liga MX Clausura 2025 season at Estadio Hidalgo on Wednesday Both sides enter the tie with an opportunity to close the gap towards the summit with Leon even able to go two points clear of current leaders Club America Pachuca are fourth with 10 points after four games while Leon are second with 12 points from as many outings Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates The Liga MX match between Pachuca and Leon will be played at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca It will kick off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Wednesday Tuzos manager Guillermo Almada is likely to revert to a front two of Salomon Rondon and John Kennedy after Illian Hernandez started up front on the goalless draw with Atlas over the weekend Skipper Gustavo Cabral a doubt due to a knock Eduardo Bauermann and Andres Micolta are in contention to start at centre-back while Elias Montiel could return in the middle Midfielder Carlos Cisneros will be suspended after seeing red in last Friday's 2-1 win at Mazatlan while Sebastian Santos remains a doubt due to an ankle injury After the Pachuca-owned James Rodriguez finished the game as an unused substitute last time out manager Eduardo Berizzo confirmed that it was a tactical decision that Jhonder Cadiz was introduced off the bench instead How to watch the Liga MX match between Toluca and Pachuca Toluca will entertain Pachuca for a Liga MX home game at Estadio Nemesio Diez on Saturday The hosts have accumulated 24 points from 12 games after a 3-0 win at Puebla last time out while Pachuca trail Diablos Rojos by three points following a 4-1 victory over Tijuana on the previous matchday Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates The Liga MX match between Toluca and Pachuca will be played at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca Toluca manager Antonio Mohamed has a clean health bill with the exception of defender Brian Garcia who remains a doubt due to a knock. Alexis Vega and Paulinho have been impressive in front of goal lately and should both continue to feature from the onset. Tuzos boss Guillermo Almada will be without injured duo Andres Micolta and Miguel Rodriguez, while Sergio Barreto remains a doubt. John Kennedy will start just behind center-forward Salomon Rondon, with Owen Gonzalez and Oussama Idrissi supporting from the flanks. MIAMI — CF Pachuca concluded its participation in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup as runners-up following a 3-nil defeat in the Final to Real Madrid CF on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Luis Rodríguez stuck from long range to test Thibaut Courtois in the 7’ as the Tuzos showed ambition from the opening moments. Oussama Idrissi had a look on target in the 16’ as the Mexican club continued to search for the opening goal. Nelson Deossa and Salomon Rondon generated consecutive chances for Pachuca, in the 31’ and 33’ respectively, but the match would remain a stalemate. Kylian Mbappé broke through for the Spanish giants in the 37’ with a left-footed hit inside the six-yard box to connect on a pass from Vinícius Júnior. Rodrygo extended the lead for Real Madrid in the 53’ with a right-footed strike from the edge of the box. Salomon Rondon stuck on target from a free kick opportunity in the 67’, but Courtois swatted away the attempt. Rondon struck a menacing header in the 71’, connecting on a precise cross into the box from 19-year-old Elías Montiel, but the attempt was just high of the crossbar. Pachuca goalkeeper Carlos Moreno cut off a free kick service into the penalty area from Luka Modrić in the 73’ and proceeded to make a save seconds later to deny Vinícius Júnior. Vinícius Júnior converted a penalty kick attempt in the 84’ to extend the advantage for the reigning UEFA Champions League winners. The result saw the reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners match the best finish by a Concacaf club in the tournament’s history. Pachuca manager Guillermo Almada made history by becoming the first Uruguayan coach to lead a Concacaf club against a UEFA champion. will be a dark horse to progress from a group that also includes UEFA Champions League heavyweights Real Madrid Whether they can go any further than that is another matter entirely but with plenty of seasoned faces in their ranks they will feel confident they can deliver on their promise But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup set to take place across the United States between June and July this year Pachuca are one of five CONCACAF teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Having defeated MLS outfit Columbus Crew to reach the tournament Real Madrid (Spain) and Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts Sign up for a free DAZN account now to watch the Club World Cup starting on Saturday if you are already a DAZN subscriber or Freemium member then the draw is part of your current membership A DAZN Freemium account costs nothing and provides access to action across football This includes the UEFA Women's Champions League Super League Basketball and Saudi Pro League plus other weekly specially selected games You only need an email address to register for a Freemium account Join us now to start watching sport for free on DAZN, sign up here According to the competition's regulations clubs owned by the same legal entity cannot participate "No individual or legal entity may control or exert influence over more than one club participating in the competition," reads Article 10 in the regulations Both León and Pachuca belong to the same group FIFA initiated an investigation in November 2024 through an independent committee allowing representatives from León and Pachuca the opportunity to demonstrate that they operate as two independent teams Pachuca was the first team acquired by José de Jesús Martínez Patiño in 1995 the Mexican businessman purchased León while the club was still playing in Mexico's second division both teams compete in the top tier of Mexican soccer According to an investigation conducted by ESPN Martínez Patiño is listed as the majority shareholder of both clubs in the Public Registry of Commerce of the United Mexican States León is registered under the corporate name "Fuerza Deportiva del Club León DE C.V.," with Martínez Patiño holding a 55% majority stake the Tuzos are registered as "Promotora del Club Pachuca," with Martínez Patiño also appearing as the owner of 50% of the club's shares The regulations for the Club World Cup define "exercising influence" as "having the ability to exert decisive influence over a club's decision-making," in addition to "being a shareholder." multi-club ownership has already been declared illegal with a plan in place to abolish it entirely by 2027 Martínez Patiño has stated that he would sell León to ensure their participation in the Club World Cup "We told FIFA," Martínez Patiño acknowledged ahead of the Club World Cup draw held in December 2024 "In the most recent Liga MX owners' meetings we made it clear that León is the team we will have to sell control of." there has been no change in the share distribution or the introduction of a new investor in either club León and Pachuca are under investigation by an independent committee appointed by FIFA, which requires them to prove that they operate as independent entities. At the same time, Costa Rican club Alajuelense has filed a claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arguing that one of the two Grupo Pachuca teams should be barred from the Club World Cup for violating tournament regulations The CAS accepted Alajuelense's claim despite FIFA submitting an appeal and has requested that both Mexican clubs as well as FIFA itself present their arguments by no later than April 2 León and Pachuca argue that the regulation prohibiting multi-club ownership did not exist when they qualified for the Club World Cup while Alajuelense is demanding that one of the two teams be disqualified and that the vacate place be awarded to the Costa Rican club The CAS has set May 2025 as the final deadline to resolve the case and determine whether Grupo Pachuca will be allowed to participate in the Club World Cup or if one of its two teams will be left out of the tournament The CONCACAF champions haven't been at their best since dominating the continent In the final of FIFA's inaugural Intercontinental Cup they were set to race off with mighty Real Madrid Having already beaten Botafogo and Al Ahly to reach the finale and confidence doesn't often matter against Real Madrid Real Madrid cruised and Pachuca were thrashed Pachuca will get another crack at Real Madrid in the second game of their Club World Cup group but also one that the Mexican club will feel is escapable proved it can win big games by lifting the CONCACAF Champions Cup and they'll need every bit of that big game experience this summer at the Club World Cup Leading up to kickoff, GOAL will provide scouting reports on each of the 32 participating teams in the expanded field and expectations for the Mexican giants ahead of this summer's tournament ShareSaveCommentBETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereBusinessSportsMoneyReal Madrid Expected XI For Intercontinental Cup Final Vs. PachucaBySam Leveridge Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Sam Leveridge is a reporter based in Spain with a focus on soccer.Follow AuthorDec 17 05:38am ESTShareSaveCommentReal Madrid face a number of injury absences to their side to take on Pachuca Qatar and the Lusail Stadium will play host on Wednesday evening as Real Madrid seek their first title in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in its debut year in existence Los Blancos have qualified directly for the final as UEFA Champions League winners Pachuca won the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup to qualify for the competition and have since seen off Brazilian side Botafogo and Egyptian team Al Ahly on penalties in the semi-final to qualify for this fixture It will be the first time Real Madrid and Pachuca meet in competitive action Coach Carlo Ancelotti has several selection choices to make regarding his team after their 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night but he is expected to bring Vinícius Júnior back into the line-up after resting him for the La Liga game at the weekend The Brazilian will be suspended for Sunday's fixture against Sevilla so this will likely be his only remaining appearance of the calendar year That could allow the Italian to field a 4-4-2 system similar to the one which he deployed for much of 2023/24 with Jude Bellingham operating between Vinícius and Rodrygo Goes almost like a false nine at times Real Madrid have counted on the bonus of travelling with Kylian Mbappé who has overcome a thigh muscle strain and hopes to be in contention Everything indicates that he will not be risked from the start of the game but could be given a chance off the bench if Real Madrid need attacking firepower Ferland Mendy has not quite recovered in time and will not travel to Qatar with the rest of the squad as he instead focuses his recovery on aiming to be back in action for the game against Sevilla at the weekend David Alaba and Éder Militão have all suffered long-term knee injuries and are unavailable as they have been for several months Real Madrid's expected lineup vs Pachuca (4-4-2): Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vázquez Arda Güler; Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo Goes and Vinícius Júnior Ancelotti will continue to keep the faith with Lucas Vázquez at right-back and to prefer Aurélien Tchouameni in central defence alongside Antonio Rüdiger Kylian Mbappé will likely be kept on the bench and used only in case of emergency despite his inclusion in the squad while Brahim Díaz is also set to miss out with Arda Güler having impressed in recent weeks Real Madrid also included five players from Castilla is a familiar face after his recent run in the team central defender Lorenzo Aguado and attacker Víctor Muñoz are still waiting for first-team debuts has also been included and made his debut last season Qatar – CF Pachuca triumphed 3-nil against Botafogo to win the FIFA Derby of the Americas as part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday at Stadium 974 in Doha Qatar.The reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners proved to be the more effective side in attack over ninety minutes against the recently crowned Copa Libertadores champions from CONMEBOL and struck three attempts inside the penalty area.The Mexican side took the initiative from the opening moments as Elías Montiel nearly placed Pachuca in the lead in the 7’ with a shot from outside the box but the ball was just wide outside the left post.Salomon Rondon followed the early attack with an effort on goal in the 8’ but it was right to the hands of Botafogo goalkeeper John.Oussama Idrissi placed Pachuca in the lead in the 50’ after a spectacular display of dribbling in the box to open the scoring.Carlos Moreno pulled off a timely stop in the 54’ to put two hands up against a potent strike from Cuiabano.Nelson Deossa doubled the lead for Pachuca in the 66’ with a right-footed strike from the left side of the box delivering a precise ground shot that went under the goalkeeper’s body.Luis Rodriguez provided a timely denial in the 74’ to pull the ball away from his goal.Moreno made another key stop in the 76’ to keep away a potent long-range strike from Jefferson Savarino.Rondon sealed the third for Pachuca in the 80’ with a strike inside the box assisted by Idrissi after a switch of play from Deossa.The victory sees Pachuca advance to meet Egyptian side Al Ahly the winner of the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup for the FIFA Challenger Cup on Saturday at Stadium 974 in Doha await in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 Final for the winner of the FIFA Challenger Cup Qatar – CF Pachuca tied nil-nil with Al Ahly FC winning the FIFA Challenger Cup 6-5 on penalty kicks as part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Saturday at Stadium 974 in Doha The reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners outlasted their counterparts after a stalemate through extra time Pachuca goalkeeper Carlos Moreno stood out with several crucial saves including one in the penalty shootout to force sudden death Moreno began the day with early heroics in the 13’ to deny a potent attempt from long distance by Taher Mohamed Oussama Idrissi displayed his fancy footwork for a second consecutive match in the 23’ to work his way into the penalty area for a shot towards goal but was blocked by Omar Kamal Salomon Rondon struck off the rebound but was wide of the crossbar Idrissi had an attempt from outside the box in the 26’ but was off target as the Tuzos offense began generating more chances Moreno punched away a menacing ball in the 45’+6 to deny Marwan Attia and keep the match even through halftime attempted in the 53’ as the Mexican club looked to jumpstart its offense Idrissi struck with power from long range in the 84’ to force a save from Mohamed El Shenawy Deossa had another strike from distance in the 89’ as he sought to end the deadlock but both sides would remain scoreless through full time and play extra time Ángel Mena had a look inside the box in the 98’ but could not get a clean shot with two defenders on his trail Moreno continued his stellar form into the 103’ to deny Mohamed Afsha The Pachuca shot stopper made another critical save in the 105’ to deny Kahraba Rondon had a menacing header towards goal in the 119’ connecting on a service from extra time substitute Faber Gil but could not get it on target as the match ended nil-nil Pachuca withstood failing its two first attempts in the shootout striking six consecutive conversions to come back and win on sudden death Moreno saved the fifth Al Ahly attempt as Pachuca advances to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final to meet Real Madrid CF León have a perfect record in the Clausura stage of Liga MX Both sides have made impressive starts to the campaign but something has got to give in this hotly-anticipated encounter León in Liga MX for free from anywhere in the world This fixture takes place at the Estadio Hidalgo Tubi is offering coverage of select Liga MX fixtures for free in Mexico, but anyone can access these 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and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site and Bonmati win top prizes at The Best FIFA Awards AdvertisementHow was your experience today How to watch the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Tijuana Pachuca will take on Tijuana in the Liga MX at the Miguel Hidalgo Stadium on Sunday The hosts are seventh in the standings after 11 league games They have registered back-to-back draws and will be desperate to get back to winning ways Tijuana are struggling down in 17th place and need consecutive wins to climb up the table They have lost four out of their last five games and will find Pachuca a difficult opposition to deal with The match will be shown live on VIX in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL The match will be played at the Miguel Hidalgo Stadium on Sunday with kick-off at 9 pm ET for fans in the US Currently sitting seventh in the league with 18 points Pachuca has maintained a strong home record Pachuca's home form is bolstered by their ability to score consistently Key players like Nicolás Ibáñez and Romario Ibarra will be crucial in maintaining this scoring form they will be confident of securing three points Tijuana also do not have any specific injury reports that would significantly impact their lineup for the match against Pachuca The team has been struggling with form and results but there is no mention of major injuries that would hinder their performance Tijuana will likely rely on their top scorers to try and secure crucial points away from home the reigning Concacaf Champions Cup holders and FIFA Derby of the Americas winners meet FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup champions Al Ahly FC in the FIFA Challenger Cup as part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 on Saturday at Stadium 974 in Doha Pachuca won 3-nil against Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo in the FIFA Derby of the Americas on Wednesday to advance to the FIFA Challenger Cup and Salomon Rondon (80’) were key players in the attack and Luis Rodríguez led the way defensively Each of those players also played a role in helping CF Pachuca to its sixth Concacaf Champions Cup title and Deossa were three of five Pachuca players named to the CCC Best XI last June Idrissi was named the Player of the Match for his spectacular opening goal to circumvent the Botafogo defense before delivering an exquisite finish inside the penalty area Egyptian club Al Ahly FC won 3-nil against Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup on October 29 at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo pen.) were the scorers in that encounter for the reigning CAF Champions League winners The Final will be disputed on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium in Lusail The court of arbitration for sport (Cas) said León and its sibling club Pachuca have separately filed appeals against a Fifa ruling last month that barred León from the Club World Cup because the clubs have the same owner. Read more“Club León filed an additional appeal against the decision by the Fifa secretary general to be reinstated in the competition,” the court said in a statement adding that the expedited appeals will be heard during the week of 5 May No target was given for a verdict in the case that will decide the final place in the 32-team lineup for the month-long tournament The Mexican clubs qualified by winning the continental club championship for the Concacaf region in different years Fifa revealed plans this week for a one-game qualification playoff between Los Angeles FC and the Mexican team América if its ruling is upheld at Cas the Costa Rican club Alajuelense is arguing its case to get the final entry which will be worth a minimum $9.55m payment plus an additional share of the $1bn tournament prize fund based on results Alajuelense’s case is being heard 23 April in Madrid though its importance is secondary to the León appeal Free weekly newsletterJonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer León was included by Fifa in the tournament draw in December despite the pending multi-club ownership issue Esperance from Tunisia and Flamengo of Brazil they will open the tournament with a game against Chelsea in Atlanta MIAMI – The FIFA Derby of the Americas pits the reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners against the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo as part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday at Stadium 974 in Doha CF Pachuca claimed its sixth Concacaf Champions Cup title last June The Tuzos won 3-nil in the final over Columbus Crew to advance to the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and claim a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Guillermo Almada will seek his third trophy with Pachuca as he begins his fourth year with the club The Uruguayan manager led the Tuzos to the Apertura 2022 before guiding the squad to the Concacaf Champions Cup earlier this year Almada was named the Best Manager in Liga MX for the 2022–23 season the winner of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Best Player Award will lead the Pachuca frontline and seek to take the club as deep into the tournament The Venezuelan great had nine goals and one assist in the 2024 tournament including two hat-trick performances and a brace in the final Fellow Best XI selections Oussama Idrissi and Nelson Deossa will also be available for Almada Idrissi provided one goal and six assists in the 2024 CCC while Deossa delivered two goals and two assists Other notable names on Pachuca’s roster include defender Andrés Micolta along with being part of the championship squad earlier this year The Pachuca Academy has developed some of Mexico’s top footballers in recent memory including Héctor Herrera and Hirving Lozano The current squad features young players on the rise is also among the young names on the roster seeking to shine in the upcoming tournament Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas will be a challenging foe arriving with plenty of momentum after winning its first Copa Libertadores title on November 30 The Brazilian club counts on a few familiar faces to the Concacaf region in former MLS players Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake The winner of the FIFA Derby of the Americas will advance to meet Egyptian side Al Ahly The Final will be disputed the following Wednesday at Lusail Stadium in Lusail the reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners meet Real Madrid CF in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium in Lusail Pachuca earned its way to the final by defeating Botafogo 3-nil in the FIFA Derby of the Americas last Wednesday and outlasting Al Ahly FC 6-5 on penalties after a nil-nil draw on Saturday was named the Player of the Match against Al Ahly in part for his penalty conversion in the shootout to retake momentum for the Tuzos in sudden death The Mexican club recovered after missing its first two attempts has also had an outstanding two-match stretch with several key saves including a stop in the penalty shootout with Al Ahly and Salomon Rondon were the scorers in the win against Botafogo continue being key pieces for the Mexican side as they were in the 2024 CCC as Best XI selections the reigning UEFA Champions League winners The Spanish giants won its record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League crown on June 1 the same day Pachuca won 3-nil against Columbus Crew in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Final The European champions feature some of the world’s top players in Jude Bellingham Legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti will share the sideline with Tuzos manager Guillermo Almada The winner of Wednesday’s match will be crowned the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup champion extra time and penalties would be played to determine a winner The Latest | Jul 26 2024) –– The Kansas City Current (1-0-0 2nd place Group C) will match up against Liga MX powerhouse Pachuca (0-1-0 3rd place Group C) for both squads’ second match in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Saturday The Current continue its lengthy homestand this weekend inviting CPKC Stadium’s first ever international opponent for the second group stage match Fans in Kansas City can listen to the match on 90.9 The Bridge in addition to the KC Current App in English and Spanish The Current began its Summer Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory against the Houston Dash July 20 Michelle Cooper brought the team to an early lead notching Kansas City’s first goal in an international tournament Cooper now has the two fastest goals in club history Houston midfielder Yuki Nagasato evened out the score in the 20th minute but the Current pursued victory relentlessly with 21 shots finally taking the lead in the 68th minute as Kristen Hamilton returned to the field Feeding a pass to midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta following a long free kick floated into Houston’s penalty area her powerful strike escaped through the Dash goalkeeper’s gloves and into the goal Hamilton got her own chance 15 minutes later intercepting a back pass for a breakaway goal reaching a milestone of 40 goals across all competitions Only 16 players in NWSL history had accomplished this feat before Hamilton Pachuca opened the tournament against fellow Liga MX Femenil representative Tigres UANL falling 4-2 as the visiting team in Nuevo Leon found the first goal of the match after a field-spanning run to net the ball near post Tigres tied up the match and quickly added two more goals at the beginning of the second half Corral found the back of the net for a second time but Pachuca’s efforts were not enough to keep the Tigres at bay for a fourth goal The result puts the Current in a close second for Group C behind Tigres UANL due to the goals scored tiebreaker Weinman comes to Kansas City from the USLW league’s Northern Colorado Rain She had 10 appearances for NoCo with three goals Prior to that she was an integral player for the San Jose State Spartans scoring 12 goals and five assists in her collegiate career DeFazio played her collegiate career at UCLA In Kansas City she gets the chance to play alongside one of her fellow Bruin idols in Hailie Mace DeFazio made 37 appearances for UCLA in a midfield role Pachuca forward Charlyn Corral – Corral is an offensive threat to any team as a Liga MX Femenil-renowned goal scorer with two golden boots to her name Corral has scored a brace in her last three games across all competitions including Pachuca’s last match against Tigres UANL She has already scored 26 goals since January 2024 © 2025, KC WFC, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy · Product & Subscription Policy · Terms of Use You are about to leave this site. Do you want to continue? Pachuca: The Mexican Club That Won the Sudamericana and Aims to Expand Its International LegacyPachuca, known as Los Tuzos, has solidified its place in football history as the only Mexican club to win the Copa Sudamericana, achieving this historic feat in 2006. Now, the team looks to expand its global legacy by facing Real Madrid in the final of the 2024 Intercontinental Cup, reaffirming its position as one of the most successful teams in Mexican football. In 2006, Pachuca made history by defeating Colo Colo of Chile in the Copa Sudamericana final, an unprecedented achievement for a Mexican team. This victory not only elevated the club’s stature but also showcased the potential of Mexican teams to excel beyond the Concacaf region. The win remains a defining moment for both Pachuca and Mexican football. Pachuca has been a dominant force in the Concacaf region, securing multiple Concacaf Champions League titles, the most recent in 2023. These regional victories have earned the Tuzos opportunities to represent Mexico on the international stage, where they have consistently demonstrated their adaptability and competitiveness across diverse settings. In the 2024 Intercontinental Cup, Pachuca proved its quality by delivering an emphatic 3-0 victory over Botafogo in the “Derby of the Americas.” They then advanced to the final by defeating Al Ahly in a dramatic penalty shootout (6-5) during the semifinals. Now, they face their toughest challenge yet—going head-to-head with Real Madrid in the final. This match offers Pachuca the opportunity to cement its status among the greats of world football. Las Águilas played their final friendly match ahead of their upcoming Liguilla quarterfinal clash against Pachuca. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Toby Davis Rohith reports on soccer, tennis, cricket, MotoGP and many more sports. He previously worked at Sportskeeda and has been a sports journalist for more than a decade. How to watch the Liga MX match between Pachuca and Santos Laguna Pachuca will take on Santos Laguna in the Liga MX at the Miguel Hidalgo Stadium on Monday This will be Pachuca's first game of the Clausura season and they will be hoping to start the campaign on a winning note Santos Laguna faced Chivas in their season opener and were beaten 1-0 in that fixture They will be hoping to bounce back with a win in this one The match will be shown live on VIX in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL The match will be played at the Miguel Hidalgo Stadium with kick-off at 8 pm ET for fans in the US Pachuca have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their first game of the Clausura campaign against Santos Laguna on Monday. They will be expected to name their best lineup to start on a winning note. There were no fresh casualties for Santos Laguna after their defeat at the hands of Chivas in the season opener. They will be chasing their first win of the season when they face Pachuca.