Tigres UANL face a brutal stretch that could define their season

Tigres’ draw against Cruz Azul felt like a punch to the gut, the kind of result that stings more because they had the game in their hands. Now, with five crucial matches left on the calendar, Guido Pizarro’s team has no choice but to turn that frustration into fuel for a strong finish.

Tigres hosted Cruz Azul at El Volcán in Round 12 of the 2025 Apertura. For most of the night, the home side looked in control. In the 51st minute, Juan Brunetta opened the scoring after a brilliant one-two combination with Ángel Correa, putting Tigres in front and firing up the crowd.

From there, Tigres had at least two more clear chances to close the game, but poor finishing kept the score tight. In stoppage time, disaster struck when Joaquim Pereira committed a penalty and Ángel Sepúlveda converted from the spot to seal the 1–1 draw.

Now, with that frustrating result behind them, Tigres must focus on what’s coming next — a tough and decisive stretch that could shape their position heading into the playoffs.

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Tigres UANL’s upcoming fixtures

The schedule doesn’t offer any breaks, but it’s full of opportunities for redemption. Here’s what’s ahead for Guido Pizarro’s men:

October 17 – vs Necaxa at Estadio Universitario (San Nicolás de los Garza). Kickoff at 11:00 PM (ET) / 9:00 PM (CDMX) / 5:00 AM (Spain).
October 22 – at Pachuca at Estadio Hidalgo. Kickoff at 9:00 PM (ET) / 7:00 PM (CDMX) / 3:00 AM (Spain).
October 25 – vs Tijuana at Estadio Universitario. Kickoff at 7:00 PM (ET) / 5:00 PM (CDMX) / 1:00 AM (Spain).
November 1 – at Monterrey in the Clásico Regio at Estadio BBVA. Kickoff at 9:05 PM (ET) / 7:05 PM (CDMX) / 3:05 AM (Spain).
November 8 – vs Atlético de San Luis at Estadio Universitario. Kickoff at 7:00 PM (ET) / 4:00 PM (CDMX) / 12:00 AM (Spain).

What’s at stake for Tigres

This next run of games will test the team’s character. Between a high-voltage rivalry against Monterrey, tricky visits like Pachuca, and matches that could look easy on paper but hide danger, Tigres can’t afford to slip up again.

The draw against Cruz Azul may sting, but it could also serve as the wake-up call they needed. If they sharpen their finishing and keep their composure, Tigres have every chance to end the regular season on a high and enter the Liguilla as one of the teams to beat.

Tigres UANL face a brutal stretch that could define their season, their road ahead won’t be easy

Tigres UANL’s upcoming fixtures

What’s at stake for Tigres