Tigres keep marching toward the Liguilla after Gignac hits historic goal

Under the blazing lights of El Volcán, Tigres UANL took care of business once again, and history was made in the process. With a 2-0 win over Tijuana Xolos, the Monterrey powerhouse climbed to 32 points, staying firmly among the league’s top contenders heading into the final two matchdays of the Apertura 2025.

The night belonged to André-Pierre Gignac, whose first-half strike not only opened the scoring but also became the 400th goal of the tournament, and, more importantly, tied him with Jared Borgetti as the second all-time top scorer in Liga MX history.

Nahuel’s save that changed everything

Before Gignac’s historic moment, the match could have taken a completely different turn. In the 18th minute, Nahuel Guzmán denied a penalty from Kevin Castañeda, keeping the scoreboard level and the atmosphere electric.

That save shifted the momentum entirely. Tigres tightened their grip on the game, dominated possession, and suffocated Tijuana’s attack. Minutes later, Gignac struck, and El Volcán erupted.

Then came Ángel Correa’s goal, sealing the 2-0 win and confirming Tigres’ status as one of the most consistent and dangerous teams heading into the playoffs.

The milestones keep piling up

At 39, Gignac continues to defy logic. His latest goal not only adds another chapter to his legendary career but also cements his place as one of the greatest foreign players ever to step foot in Mexico.

It’s not just his numbers, it’s the aura. Every time he scores, Tigres feel bigger, hungrier, more inevitable. And as the postseason approaches, few teams look as balanced or as mentally sharp.

The final stretch: two matches, one mission

With the Liguilla in sight, Tigres’ roadmap to close out the regular season looks like this:

Monterrey vs Tigres UANL
📅 Date: November 1
🏟️ Venue: Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, Nuevo León)
🕘 Kickoff: 9:05 PM ET / 7:05 PM Mexico / 3:05 AM Spain

Tigres UANL vs Atlético de San Luis
📅 Date: November 8
🏟️ Venue: Estadio Universitario (San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León)
🕕 Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM Mexico / 12:00 AM Spain

Two matches, one mission: finish strong and secure the highest possible seed heading into the Liguilla.

The crystal ball

The numbers say it all, 32 points, a record-breaking striker, and a defense anchored by experience. But there’s something else in the air around Tigres: that familiar mix of confidence and inevitability.

They’ve been here before. They know how to win when it matters most. And if Gignac keeps rewriting history one goal at a time, the real fireworks might just start in the Liguilla.