Tigres and Necaxa draw 0-0 in the first leg; everything will be decided at the Volcán stadium.

In a match where intensity outweighed emotions on the scoreboard, it was goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán who stole the spotlight in the 2025 Clausura Quarterfinals . The Argentine goalkeeper was playing his 500th match for Tigres and responded with key interventions to keep a clean sheet. The most notable was a double shot from Paradela inside the box, which he stopped with timely reflexes.

Necaxa , coached by Nicolás Larcamón , showed greater offensive ambition. The Aguascalientes team generated 14 total chances, nine of which came inside the opponent's penalty area, and five of which required Guzmán to exert his full power. Despite their persistence, the home team failed to reflect their dominance on the scoreboard.

On the Tigres side, the offensive output was more limited. Tigres only registered three shots throughout the match, two of them truly dangerous. The closest to opening the scoring was Diego Lainez , who tried a powerful left-footed shot from outside the box, but goalkeeper Luis Unsain reacted with a save that kept the score tied.

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The match also raised concerns for the visitors. Nicolás Ibáñez had to leave the field after suffering a severe blow to the head. The club's medical team will assess whether the forward will need to enter the concussion protocol.

With this result, Tigres maintains their lead in the overall standings. Guido Pizarro 's team finished in fourth place, so a draw on aggregate would secure them a spot in the semifinals. Necaxa , on the other hand, is forced to win at the Estadio Universitario , a stadium they haven't won in nine years.

The second leg will be played on Sunday at 9:10 pm

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