Overview
- Toluca edged Tigres UANL 9-8 in a penalty shootout at the Nemesio Díez after a 2-2 aggregate, winning the second leg 2-1.
- Alexis Vega revealed he was not fully fit, expected to play only 25–30 minutes, and emphasized that the team’s collective work is the true star.
- The victory delivers Toluca its 12th league title and consecutive championships in Liga MX.
- Tigres midfielder Fernando Gorriarán thanked supporters in a public message and vowed to keep trying to bring the club its ninth star.
- Gorriarán joined Tigres in January 2025, holds a contract through December 2026, and reporting indicates a renewal is likely.