The Apertura 2025 final of the Liga de Expansión MX is set between Tampico Madero's Jaiba Brava and Irapuato. Both teams advanced through the semifinals and will play home-and-away legs. The league will confirm dates and times on Monday.
The Apertura 2025 final of the Liga de Expansión MX will pit Jaiba Brava against Irapuato, following their semifinal victories. Irapuato, known as La Trinca Fresera, advanced first with a 0-0 draw in the first leg against Atlético Morelia at Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón, and a 1-1 draw in the return leg at home, where Elbis Souza scored from a penalty in the final stretch. The aggregate was 1-1, but Irapuato qualified due to their better league position.
Jaiba Brava secured their spot on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the semifinal return leg against Tepatitlán. They had won 1-0 in the first leg as visitors at Estadio Tepa Gómez. At Estadio Tamaulipas, starting at 17:00 Central Mexico time, Eduardo Pérez scored from the penalty spot for a 1-0 win and 2-0 aggregate. The match aired on ESPN, AYM Sports, and LAS.
The defending runners-up Jaiba Brava aim for another title in this second-division league, while Irapuato, in their debut season, seeks the trophy. The first leg will be at Irapuato's stadium and the return at Estadio Tamaulipas, as Tampico Madero finished third in the standings. The Liga de Expansión MX will announce details on Monday.