Overview
- Jaiba Brava beat Irapuato 1-0 in the second leg at Estadio Tamaulipas to win the final 1-0 on aggregate after a 0-0 first leg.
- Alonso Escoboza was fouled in the box in the 85th minute and converted from the spot minutes later to decide the championship.
- The result reflected a season defined by defensive solidity and strong home form, with Jaiba Brava winning all of their playoff games in Tamaulipas.
- Coach Marco Antonio “Chima” Ruiz secured the title months after a runner-up finish in the Clausura 2025, giving the club its second Expansión-era trophy.
- Irapuato concluded a notable first tournament back in the division as runners-up after a decade away, advancing on a compact, defense-first approach.