Why aren't Chivas and Tigres playing on matchday 1?
The fans of Tigres and Chivas will have to wait to see their teams in action, as both squads will not play in the first round of the Apertura 2025.
After Liga MX revealed the tournament schedule, it was announced that both teams will start playing in the second round, at the request of the Rebaño.
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According to reports, the field at Estadio Akron is not in optimal condition to host the debut match, as the grass has just been laid. For this reason, the game will be played on September 17.
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