Toluca Femenil closed the Clausura 2026 with a historic record: 33 points in the Regular Season, a quarter-final upset over Tigres, and a painful semi-final loss to América. Now, with José Alberto Toril as the new coach, the team prepares for the Apertura 2026, aiming to maintain its high standards in the Liga Femenil BBVA. Meanwhile, the men’s team currently sits 7th in Liga MX with 3 points (1 win, 0 draws, 1 loss) and a goal difference of +1.
How did Toluca Femenil perform in Clausura 2026?
Under Patrice Lair, the Diablas Rojas earned 33 points in Clausura 2026, two more losses than in Apertura 2025 when they had 35 points. Despite this, the team made history by knocking out reigning champions Tigres in the quarter-finals. However, they fell 1-7 and 4-3 to América in the semi-finals, ending Lair’s tenure.
What’s next for Toluca Femenil?
With José Alberto Toril, former Real Madrid coach, at the helm, Toluca Femenil will aim for a third consecutive Liguilla qualification. The team, retaining stars like Amandine Henry, Faustine Robert, and Eugénie Le Sommer, will debut on Sunday, August 2 at 17:00 against Atlético San Luis. Meanwhile, the men’s team recovers from its 1-2 loss to U.N.A.M. Pumas on July 22 and prepares to host Necaxa on August 3.
What is the immediate challenge?
The main task will be maintaining consistency in a tournament with a new group-based format. Toluca Femenil, with a strong core of international players, must compete against rivals like América and the Monterrey-based teams to stay in the title race.
