Tigres Femenil defeated Cruz Azul 1-0 in the first leg of the 2025 Apertura Liga MX Femenil semifinals, held at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Bárbara Olivieri scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time. The live-broadcast match was intense, with Cruz Azul awarded a penalty in the second half.
On Thursday, November 14, 2025, Cruz Azul Femenil hosted Tigres Femenil at Estadio Olímpico Universitario at 18:00 for the first leg of the 2025 Apertura Liga MX Femenil semifinals. This match marked Cruz Azul's first appearance in this round, while Tigres, the tournament leader, aimed to advance.
The game started evenly, with no clear possession dominator in the first five minutes. Tigres showed dominance around the 30th minute, with chances on goal, though Cruz Azul countered effectively. At the 16th minute, Alejandría Godínez made a great save to stop a header from Stephany Mayor. Cruz Azul had opportunities, like Ana Martínez's shot deflected by the goalkeeper at the 51st minute.
At the 45+4 minute, María Sánchez dribbled down the left flank and assisted Bárbara Olivieri, who tapped in to make it 0-1 for Tigres. The first half ended with that slim lead.
In the second half, Cruz Azul pressed. At the 52nd minute, Diana Ordoñez hit the crossbar with a header. Tension rose at the 54th minute when the referee reviewed a possible handball in Tigres' area via VAR, awarding Cruz Azul a penalty at the 55th minute for Anika Rodríguez's handball.
Lineups featured Alejandría Godínez in goal for Cruz Azul, with Miranda, Robe, Yaneisy Rodríguez, Ivonne Gutiérrez, Danya Gutiérrez, Lemos, Calderón, Blackwood, Chavarin, and Ana Martínez. Tigres fielded Aurora Santiago, Greta Espinoza, Jimena López, Anika Rodríguez, Perisset, María Sánchez, Olivieri, Mayor, Hermoso, Ordoñez, and Farmer.
The match was broadcast live and free on ViX and the Liga MX Femenil YouTube channel. Tigres were favorites at -200 odds, against +400 for Cruz Azul and +350 for a draw.