Club Deportivo Toluca Femenil delivered a significant blow by defeating current champions, Tigres UANL, 2-1 in the first leg of the Clausura 2026 Liga MX Femenil quarterfinals. This thrilling match, played on April 30, 2026, marked a vibrant start to the Liguilla playoffs.

The Red Devils, who entered this phase as the sixth seed, showcased a strong offensive approach against a Tigres side aiming to maintain their historic dominance in Mexican women's football. The series was expected to be tight, and Toluca confirmed these expectations with a standout performance.

From the opening minutes, Tigres tried to assert their favoritism, with Mary Delgadillo coming close to scoring after a shot hit the post. However, Toluca responded with determination. Around the half-hour mark, Eva Jakobsson nearly capitalized on a play following a cross from Faustine Robert, which goalkeeper Cecilia Santiago couldn't fully control.

The most dramatic moment of the match came in the final minutes. Tigres had an opportunity to equalize from a penalty. World champion Jennifer Hermoso stepped up to take it but failed to convert, thus preserving the scarlet team's lead.

Toluca's 2-1 victory represents an important "devilish trick" against one of the league's strongest teams. This result leaves the tie open, but with a valuable advantage for the team from Mexico State heading into the second leg, where they will look to secure their spot in the Liga MX Femenil semifinals.