FC Juarez is going to the Clausura 2025 final phase play-in tournament, looking to qualify for the Liguilla quarterfinals.

The modern Liguilla format of Liga MX, which currently sees the top eight teams at the end of each season compete in a knockout playoff tournament for the title, was first introduced in 1970.

WATCH — Chivas Guadalajara home matches on Peacock But America only finished eighth in the regular phase, joining giants Chivas Guadalajara in needing the play-in round to reach the Liguilla bracket.

The 9-year-old franchise, in its sixth year in Mexico's top division, will play in the Liga MX's playoffs for the second time, as either a No. 8 or No. 9 seed, depending on how the final day of ...