Live Coverage: Toluca versus Montreal - Round Two of the Leagues Cup
Deportivo Toluca, nicknamed the "Red Devils", are set to continue their Leagues Cup campaign tonight at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, USA. Known for their rich history in Mexican football, having been founded in 1917 and playing continuously in the top division, the team has a total of 11 championships under their belt[1].
In the 2025 Leagues Cup, Toluca entered as the reigning Liga MX champions under manager Antonio Mohamed, featuring key players like Héctor Herrera and Paulinho[2]. Their recent performances in the tournament have been impressive, with a victory over Columbus Crew in a nail-biting match that ended in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time[3]. Paulinho scored the opening goal in the 71st minute, and Columbus equalized via a penalty, but missed the decisive shootout attempts, with Toluca winning thanks to Hélio Castro’s successful penalty and goalkeeper Luis Garcia’s crucial saves. This victory gave Toluca points in the tournament while Columbus Crew also earned a point despite the loss.
Following this win, Toluca continued their strong showing by defeating CF Montreal with a standout bicycle kick goal by Paulinho, preserving their unbeaten record in the Leagues Cup Phase One and moving closer to qualifying for the knockout stage[4]. These results highlight Toluca's strong 2025 Leagues Cup campaign, building on their successful domestic season as the Clausura champions and Campeón de Campeones title holders[2].
According to coach Antonio "Turco" Mohamed, the team is there to compete and win, and they are prepared for any challenges that may come their way[5]. The coach has also stated that they do not underestimate CF Montreal in the tournament[6]. The confirmed lineups for the match have been announced[7].
The action from the Red Bull Arena will be reported minute by minute[8]. The first half of the match has already begun[9]. Meanwhile, León finds themselves on the brink of elimination from the Leagues Cup, as they have fallen to New York City FC[10].
[1] - https://www.deportivotoluca.com.mx/historia [2] - https://www.espn.com/soccer/deportivo-toluca/story/4430793/deportivo-toluca-set-to-defend-leagues-cup-title-with-star-studded-roster [3] - https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/deportivo-toluca-advance-to-leagues-cup-knockout-rounds-after-penalty-shootout/1n2p8zj85jzq11f98kq8r84wvh [4] - https://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=601676 [5] - Unspecified source [6] - Unspecified source [7] - Unspecified source [8] - Unspecified source [9] - Unspecified source [10] - Unspecified source
Stateside in the 2025 Leagues Cup, Toluca's football prowess extends beyond Mexico, as they aim to maintain their winning streak in sports against CF Montreal. Despite León's struggles, Toluca strives to secure their spot in the knockout stage and potentially lift another trophy in this tournament.
