Toluca has reached the Leagues Cup final after defeating León in the semifinals. Head coach Antonio Mohamed celebrated the achievement and praised his squad's execution in a match where they felt clearly superior.
The news was originally reported by Record MX. The Argentine manager was quick to credit his players after the key victory. "Estamos en otra final y eso no es fácil, así que agradecerle a ellos, por el esfuerzo, por el plan de partido, estamos muy contentos, vamos descansar y ver qué rival nos toca, es muy importante el descanso para poder hacer un gran partido como hoy," Mohamed said.
How did Toluca dominate the match?
Mohamed was unequivocal in his analysis of the game. He stated that their opponents, Club León, did not create any clear goal-scoring chances throughout the ninety minutes. In contrast, his team generated numerous opportunities to score. This effectiveness is part of a great offensive streak the team is also showing in Liga MX, where they have scored 12 goals and conceded only 4 in six matches.
The coach summarized his feelings clearly. "Fuimos muy superiores al rival, el rival no tuvo jugada de gol y nosotros tuvimos muchísimas, fuimos mejores que ellos hoy." he stated. This win comes at a time of excellent form for the Red Devils, who are coming off a 4-0 thrashing of FC Juárez on August 31st and are on a run of four wins and one draw in their last five outings.
Who will Toluca face in the final?
The Leagues Cup final will be played on Sunday, September 6th, and the opponent will be Monterrey, known as Rayados. This clash holds particular historical interest, as it will be the first time Toluca and Rayados meet in a final since 2005. On that occasion, the scarlet squad won the Liga MX Apertura title.
Antonio Mohamed declared he has no defined preference for his opponent in the final. He said his team is prepared to face either of the two possible finalists, though it is now known to be Monterrey. The focus is on rest and preparation for the most important match of the international competition.
What is the team's current context in Liga MX?
This success in the Leagues Cup comes while Toluca is having a strong campaign in the domestic tournament. They occupy second place in the standings with 13 points, from four wins, one draw, and just one loss. Their performance keeps them just three points behind the leaders, Club América. Their recent form is positive, with four wins and a draw, and they are on a two-game winning streak.
Fans can check the team's detailed performance on our stats page and follow the table's evolution in the standings. The goal difference reflects a team solid in both attack and defense.
What's next for Toluca after the final?
Regardless of Sunday's result, Toluca's schedule does not stop. After the Leagues Cup final, the team must quickly refocus on Liga MX. Their next domestic league commitment will be on September 13th, when they host Atlas at home. This rival presents a significant challenge, as they currently sit in fourth place in the table. The full team schedule is available in our fixtures section.
The squad led by Mohamed demonstrated a high collective level to reach this stage. They will now look to close the week with a title to add to their already positive 2026 season.
