Tigres find a surprise in their infirmary ahead of the Liguilla that could change everything

Just when most Liga MX contenders are counting injuries, Tigres found something rare,  an empty infirmary. Guido Pizarro’s squad enters the final stretch of the Apertura 2025 regular season fully healthy, rested, and ready to strike for the top spots ahead of the playoffs.

It’s rare to reach November in Mexican football without casualties. After an intense Clásico Regio that ended 1–1, Tigres not only escaped without damage, they got stronger. Every player who had been dealing with knocks or fatigue, from André-Pierre Gignac to Rafael Carioca, is back in full training. It’s the kind of late-season stability that could make all the difference once the Liguilla begins.

How did Tigres turn their injury luck around?

The turnaround came from inside. Sources close to the club told Latination Sports that Tigres revamped their recovery strategy after midseason, combining data-driven load management with a new rotation plan led by Pizarro and his staff. The results are clear: no new injuries since late October, and a fully available squad heading into the final weekend.

Gignac, Carioca, Diego Laínez, Marco Farfán, and Rómulo Zwarg are now back to 100%. Pizarro has the luxury of depth, something few coaches enjoy this late in the tournament, and the belief that his team is peaking at the perfect time.

Who’s missing, and what’s at stake now?

The only absence is disciplinary. Defender Jesús Angulo will miss the final match due to a red card in the Clásico Regio, forcing Pizarro to shuffle his back line. Juan Sánchez Purata is expected to slot in, while Ángel Correa must tread carefully as he sits one yellow card away from suspension.

Beyond that, Tigres’ lineup remains untouched, a luxury heading into a crucial match that could seal a top-three finish.

Can Tigres turn fitness into momentum?

If the playoffs are a test of endurance, Tigres might already have the upper hand. Their clean bill of health could become their secret weapon in the Liguilla, where consistency and physical freshness often separate contenders from champions.

After months of travel, muscle strains, and pressure, the felinos are closing the regular season in rare condition, no injuries, full squad, and everything still to play for.