The Rayos del Necaxa have been one of the surprises in this Clausura 2025, currently sitting in sixth place with 18 points.

For many years, the state of Chihuahua was left without top-tier soccer until FC Juárez secured a spot in the Liga MX.

In their last outing, Puebla endured a third consecutive defeat, losing 1-3 to Pumas. To compound their difficulties, wing-back Angulo faces suspension, further exacerbating their tactical challenges.