As the clock hands tick by, the moment to begin the second leg of the grand final between Toluca vs. Tigres, the rumor is also growing that the feline idol, Frenchman Andre-Pierre Gignac, will be playing his last match with the team. The rumor gained significant traction after the northern team posted a message on their official social media account Saturday afternoon with a photo of the French striker and the caption: “We love you, goalscorer.” Many fans have interpreted this as a message announcing Gignac's final dance in his quest for a sixth title with the team that gave him his start and where his passion and professionalism won the hearts of the devoted Tigres fans. In the photo, Gignac can be seen wearing a team sweatshirt with his hand on his heart, where the club's crest is also located, clearly demonstrating the strong connection that developed between the Marseille native and the university squad since his arrival in Liga MX. For more details, both Gignac and the rest of the Tigres squad... Tigres said goodbye to their fans at Estadio Universitario before traveling to Toluca for the decisive match against the Red Devils, where they hold a 1-0 advantage. Thirty thousand fans gathered at Estadio Universitario. The send-off from the Tigres fans was impressive, with nearly 30,000 of the 40,000-capacity stadium gathering to cheer on and support their players during the practice session. Amid chants, flags, and yellow and blue jerseys, the Tigres supporters accompanied each exercise of the squad, who responded with dedication and focus ahead of the decisive match against the Red Devils. At the end, the fans of the university team bid farewell to their beloved players with applause and total support, sending a clear message that their backing will be unwavering in the pursuit of the championship.

Message from Nahuel Guzman

Motivated by the fans' response, by those displays of affection, goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman sent a message to the supporters that they will give their all in search of victory: “As I always say: We are going to commit ourselves, we are going to give our hearts, we are going to leave everything on the field,and we are leaving the 'Volcano', this beautiful city, with the support, the encouragement, full of love, full of grit, full of passion, with a dream in our minds… we promise to give our lives, guys.”