Liga MX Results: Tigres Advance to Liguilla, Bid Farewell to Mazatlán

In the roaring "Volcán" of San Nicolás de Los Garza, Tigres emphatically secured their place in the Clausura 2026 Liguilla, delivering a resounding 5-1 defeat to Mazatlán and bidding farewell to the Sinaloan club from Mexican football.

The atmosphere was thick with nostalgia as fans paid tribute to French striker André-Pierre Gignac, who played what was likely his last regular season game for the club. Chants of "Gracias, Gignac" echoed through the Estadio Universitario, celebrating the legend who has gifted Tigres five Liga MX titles. While his future remains uncertain as his contract concludes in June, the team's immediate priority, as warned by goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán, was to clinch their spot in the "Fiesta Grande."

Under the guidance of Guido Pizarro, Tigres dominated the pitch. Juan Brunetta opened the scoring early, and the rout was completed in the second half with goals from Ángel Correa, Diego Sánchez, Ozziel Herrera, and a brace from Brunetta himself. This victory sealed Mazatlán's fate, concluding their six-year journey in Mexican football with a dismal record of ten defeats, four wins, and three draws in the regular season.

As Mazatlán departs, the Primera División welcomes back the Potros de Hierro, Atlante, who return after a twelve-year absence. Despite their relegation, Mazatlán managed a final goal through Gabriel López, a bittersweet farewell. The story of the Cañoneros de Mazatlán has ended, but Tigres march on in the Clausura 2026 playoffs.

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the priority of the regiomontana squad was to secure their ticket to the 'Fiesta Grande,' not personal recognition.