Toluca was crowned two-time Liga MX champion. The 'Diablos' of coach Mohamed defeated Tigres in a penalty shootout in the Apertura 2025 final. At Toluca's stadium, Tigres took the lead, but the 'Diablos' tied the score. Extra time did not produce a winner, and after 24 penalty kicks, everything was defined for Mohamed's team, a five-time champion of Mexican football. Toluca defeated Tigres 9-8 in the penalty shootout, with a decisive miss by Argentine world champion Ángel Correa, to retain the title in the Apertura 2025 tournament of the Liga MX. At their stadium, Toluca won 2-1 with goals from Brazilian Helinho and Portuguese Paulinho to tie the final and impose themselves in the penalty shootout, in which Alexis Vega scored twice and gave his team their twelfth star. Uruguayan Fernando Gorriarán scored for Tigres in regular time. After losing 1-0 in the first leg last Thursday, Toluca came out to impose conditions at their stadium, 2,240 meters above sea level. Tigres, the team with the best defense in the tournament, held on and took the lead in the 14th minute with a left-footed goal by Gorriarán, who intercepted a free kick by Frenchman André Pierre Gignac and put the ball in the net. Toluca was patient, went on the attack with the consent of the visitors, and in the 41st minute tied the score with a elegant left-footed goal by Helinho from outside the area. Toluca came out strong in the second half against a timid Tigres that allowed their rival to grow and paid the price because in the 52nd minute Paulinho arrived at the party with a service from Helinho and with his left foot put the 2-1 that tied the series. With the fans on their side, Mohamed's team continued to push for the championship goal; Tigres coach Guido Pizarro sent in Argentine Nicolás Ibáñez for Gignac in the 57th minute to try to wake up the offense. Toluca missed a good opportunity in a corner kick that Everardo López shot wide in the 80th minute, after which Mohamed sent Vega, one of his main offensive weapons, back onto the field after more than a month and a half injured. Toluca lost two of their best attackers to injury: Helinho in the 73rd minute and Paulinho in the 93rd. Tired, the players from both teams created little in the opposing areas and, after 120 minutes of struggle, decided the title in the penalty shootout. Tigres started down due to a miss by Argentine Nicolás Ibáñez in the first shot, but Uruguayan Federico Pereira flew the ball in the third series of Toluca and they were tied 4-4 after five shots for each team. With the score 5-5, Mohamed took a rosary to his mouth; however, the hug continued. In the tenth round, Brazilian Joaquim hit the ball against the post; Toluca had the title in the boots of Juan Pablo Domínguez, who shot over the crossbar. The moment of the goalkeepers arrived; Luis García stopped the penalty kick by Nahuel Guzmán, who responded with a good save to maintain the 8-8 score. Then came the unexpected: Correa, the best player in the league, missed his shot, which was saved by goalkeeper García; and seconds later Alexis Vega gave the title to his team. By winning their twelfth championship, Toluca tied with Guadalajara in the Liga MX title table. Toluca's victory was possible thanks to the determination and skill of their players, who demonstrated that they are one of the strongest teams in the league. Tigres' defeat was a hard blow for the team, which had arrived at the final with high expectations. However, Pizarro's team demonstrated that they are a worthy rival and gave it their all on the field. The Apertura 2025 final will be remembered as one of the most exciting games in the history of the Liga MX. Toluca celebrated their title with a big party at the stadium, while Tigres said goodbye with their heads held high, knowing they had given it their all. The Liga MX continues to be one of the most competitive and exciting tournaments in the world, and the Apertura 2025 final was a perfect example of that.