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Both victory and disappointment are in awaiting as Liga MX Femenil’s regular season comes to an end and the race for the top eight is decided. The playoff line is drawn. Tigres UANL Femenil and CF Pachuca Femenil finished tied at the top with 42 points from 17 games, with Tigres leading on goal differential (60 goals scored, 11 goals given up) and Pachuca giving up 20 goals. Meanwhile, Club América Femenil secured third with 38 points, and Deportivo Toluca Femenil claimed fourth with 35 points, setting the stage for the knockout rounds.

A number of teams missed the postseason, but the top clubs will enter the Liguilla with confidence. Club León Femenil, for instance, missed the cut after finishing in ninth place with 27 points. In a similar vein, despite some excellent individual performances, Pumas UNAM Femenil and Atlas FC Femenil were unable to qualify, placing outside the top eight. These teams will now consider the chances they lost and prepare to start over the following season.

One of the highlights of the final games was the exciting 2-2 draw between Tigres UANL Femenil and Cruz Azul Femenil, in which Tigres fought back after falling behind early to secure their spot in first place. Toluca Femenil, meanwhile, defeated Puebla Femenil 4-1 to guarantee their home-leg advantage in the quarterfinals. Elsewhere, Club América Femenil made a strong statement as they prepare for the Liguilla by defeating Mazatlán Femenil 5-1 on the road. These games highlight the momentum that many of the teams headed to the playoffs are bringing into the elimination stage.

Skills and strength will now be more important than ever as the knockout stage approaches. Both Tigres and Pachuca come in as favorites, with Tigres because of their strong defense and steady control and Pachuca due to their powerful attack. In the pressure-of-single-elimination games, both América and Toluca possess momentum and the potential to create controversy. The teams that missed out will be closely watching, as they are aware of how quickly a few crucial moments can change the course of a playoff run.

Looking ahead, Tigres are more likely to lift the trophy. They have a slight advantage due to their combination of experience, depth, and discipline. However, Pachuca are strong rivals, and if América or Toluca get going at the right time, we might see an unexpected finalist. Although América’s attacking form makes them an outsider capable of upsetting either favorite, Tigres will come through in a close, high-scoring match against Pachuca in the final to win yet another title.