And then there were eight.

With the 2025 Apertura regular season wrapped up, as well as the recent preliminary play-in round involving seeds No. 7-10, Liga MX 's playoff stage is now set to commence this week.

For longtime followers of the league, it's not surprising to see many of Liga MX's heavy hitters involved in the postseason. Current titleholders Toluca are in the mix at the top of the table, while fan favorite powerhouses such as Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara have secured invitations. Meanwhile, perennial playoff contenders such as Tigres , Monterrey and Cruz Azul have also put themselves in the running.

That said, where the inevitable surprises and stunning moments do in fact emerge are in the Liguilla . So who will win it all?

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