Toluca, the current Mexican football champion, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Monterrey in the first leg of the Apertura 2025 semifinals. Antonio Mohamed's team, the overall leader of the Liga MX, could not capitalize on its status as the best attack and second-best defense in the tournament.

What happened in the match?

Argentine Germán Berterame scored the winning goal for Monterrey in the 39th minute. Toluca, with the absence of Mexican striker Alexis Vega, could not generate enough attacking opportunities.

What does it mean for Toluca?

The defeat leaves Toluca in a complicated situation for the second leg. The team must win by a margin of two goals to advance to the final.

What's next?

The second leg will be played in Toluca next Saturday. Antonio Mohamed's team seeks to overturn the result and advance to the final.

DateMatchResult
December 6Toluca vs. Monterrey-

As for Toluca's current situation, the team is in 5th place in the Liga MX with 30 points, 8 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses in 17 matches. Their last result was a 2-0 defeat to CF Pachuca on May 10, 2026.

What is the current context?

Toluca's current situation is as follows: | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 5th place | | Points | 30 | | Wins | 8 | | Draws | 6 | | Losses | 3 | | Goal difference | +12 | | Goals scored | 28 | | Goals conceded | 16 | | Last result | Loss 2-0 to CF Pachuca | | Next match | vs Seattle Sounders (August 6, 2026) |