>Toluca has cemented its place in Liga MX history, securing a remarkable Bicampeonato after defeating Tigres in a penalty shootout to close out the Apertura 2025 final. This victory follows their Clausura 2025 triumph over América, marking the first time since 2013-2014 that a team has captured consecutive league titles, and adds to a rich legacy of back-to-back champions dating back to the league’s inception. The Diablos Rojos’ achievement underscores a resurgence of the club under manager Antonio Mohamed.
Toluca have clinched the Bicampeonato, defeating Tigres in the Apertura 2025 final. The Diablos Rojos secured the victory in a penalty shootout, with Alexis Vega proving pivotal by converting two spot-kicks.
Having already claimed the Clausura 2025 title with a win over América – ending André Jardine’s side’s bid for a historic four-peat – Toluca has now completed the coveted back-to-back championship feat.
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Bicampeones en torneos cortos
Pumas (Clausura 2004 and Apertura 2004)
Pumas made history, becoming the first team in the short-tournament era of Mexican soccer to win consecutive championships. They defeated Chivas and Rayados in the Clausura and Apertura 2004 finals, respectively.
Under the guidance of Hugo Sánchez, the university team enjoyed a year of unparalleled success in 2004, adding the Champion of Champions Cup and the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy – after overcoming Real Madrid – to their league titles.
León (Apertura 2013 and Clausura 2014)
It had been 65 years since León last lifted the trophy, but they reaffirmed their championship status with a victory over Pachuca in the Apertura 2013 final. This win also ended Pumas’ reign as the only Bicampeón in short tournaments, marking León’s seventh league title. Gustavo Matosas’s side secured back-to-back league titles, defeating América in the Apertura 2013 and repeating the victory against Tuzos in the Clausura 2014.
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Atlas (Apertura 2021 and Clausura 2022)
Diego Cocca and Atlas etched their names in the history books, ending a 70-year title drought with their Apertura 2021 triumph. They then stunned the league by winning again, claiming the Campeones del Torneo Clausura 2022 title and becoming the third Mexican team to achieve Bicampeonato status in the short-tournament era.
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América (Apertura 2023 and Clausura 2024)
América secured the Clausura 2024 title with a 1-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the second leg (2-1 aggregate) to claim their second consecutive championship and join the list of Liga MX bicampeones. They had previously defeated Tigres in the Apertura 2023 final, but then extended their dominance with a third consecutive title against Rayados in the Apertura 2024.
Toluca (Clausura 2025 and Apertura 2025)
Antonio Mohamed arrived at Toluca with a mission to deliver championships to a squad brimming with talent and quality. ‘El Turco’ led the Diablos to the title in the Clausura 2025 against América, and then repeated the feat in the Apertura 2025 against Tigres, led by Guido Pizarro.
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The Panzas Verdes of José María Casullo were the first to achieve the feat, repeating as champions in the 1947-48 and 1948-49 seasons. Chivas de Fekete followed suit in the 1958-59 and 1959-60 tournaments, marking the beginning of their ‘Campeonísimo’ era, which culminated in another double crown in the 1963-64 and 1964-65 seasons under Javier de la Torre.
Toluca was the third team to complete a double, winning the 1966-67 and 1967-68 tournaments with Trelles at the helm – a record they haven’t been able to replicate in the short-tournament era despite their numerous titles.
The 1970s were a golden age for Cruz Azul, largely due to their consecutive titles. After winning the Mexico 70 championship, they extended their period of success with two more titles (eventually three) in the 1971-72 and 1972-73 championships, and then repeated the luxury of two crowns in the 1978-79 and 1979-80 tournaments.
América also belongs to the group of Bicampeones, winning the 1983-84 and 1984-85 tournaments to secure their first double in the professional era, and repeating the feat in the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons with Vieira in charge. The last Bicampeón in long tournaments was Necaxa under Manuel Lapuente, who added two crowns to their trophy cabinet in the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons.
