Two teams that reached the later stages of the Apertura but fell short in the quarterfinals are now gearing up for a fresh start in the Clausura. Club Tijuana couldn't get past Cruz Azul, while Toluca fell to Club América.

That’s all in the past now. Both teams enjoyed a successful first half of the season, and as Round 1 of the Clausura approaches, they’re ready to build on their strengths.

Tijuana was a standout team at home during much of the Apertura campaign. They lost only once, a 0–3 defeat to Tigres, but in their other home matches, they secured 6 wins and 2 draws, with a goal difference of 18:13. Known for both scoring and conceding, their games tend to be exciting and unpredictable.

Toluca, on the other hand, was formidable at home, boasting the best home record in the Apertura. However, their performances dipped slightly when playing away. In 8 away matches last season, they had mixed results: 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal difference of 10:9. Like Tijuana, Toluca also has a tendency to both score and concede, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup.