Overview
- Toluca beat Monterrey 2-0 at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday to lift the Leagues Cup, with Alexis Vega scoring in the fourth minute and Helinho adding a second-half finish.
- The title ends the run of MLS winners since the competition’s 2023 format change and rewards Toluca with the tournament champion payout reported at $2 million plus match bonuses that bring the club’s total to about $2.85 million.
- León won the third-place match 1-0 over América to secure a spot in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup, a result that contributes to Mexico having nine Liga MX berths for that edition.
- In Liga MX action, Cruz Azul beat Santos Laguna 1-0 courtesy of a late José Paradela goal, a result that moved Cruz Azul back into the playoff zone with 12 points and sets up a meeting with América next weekend.
- Cruz Azul managed Erik Lira carefully after his proposed move to AS Monaco collapsed—reports say Monaco could not free a non‑EU slot—and the club started him on the bench before bringing him on as a substitute to protect his minutes and mindset.