Toluca, Mexico – May 26, 2025 — In a high-stakes semifinal battle of the Liga MX Clausura tournament, Deportivo Toluca delivered a dramatic 3-2 victory over Club América, igniting celebrations at Estadio Nemesio Diez and keeping their title dreams alive.
From the opening whistle, both teams displayed aggressive tactics and fluid playmaking. Toluca’s striker Pedro Raul put the hosts ahead in the 22nd minute with a clinical header, only for América to respond minutes later through a long-range effort by Álvaro Fidalgo. The 1-1 scoreline carried into halftime, building tension among fans on both sides.
The second half escalated quickly. Toluca regained the lead via a penalty from Jean Meneses in the 53rd minute. América fought back again, equalizing in the 68th minute thanks to a scrappy finish from Henry Martín. But the decisive moment came late, when Marcel Ruiz curled in a spectacular goal in the 87th minute, sealing the match for Toluca.
The win gives Toluca a narrow advantage heading into the second leg, while América will be looking to regroup and respond at the Estadio Azteca. Both sides remain fierce contenders, but it’s Toluca who holds the edge—for now.
Stay tuned for full post-match analysis and updates as this semifinal rivalry continues to heat up.
Toluca Edges Out América in Liga MX Semifinal Thriller
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