The Liga BBVA MX has released the latest update of the Tabla de Minutos Menores, a ranking designed to track and encourage the participation of young players across the league. After seven matchdays, the competition is already showing clear trends, and three clubs—Puebla, León, and Chivas—have fulfilled the requirement, turning their numbers “green” on the chart.
This table requires every team to accumulate at least 1,170 minutes with young players on the pitch, with a maximum contribution of 225 minutes per game. The system aims to ensure that promising talents are given consistent opportunities, rather than sporadic appearances. Clubs that meet the requirement early on not only demonstrate strong youth development strategies but also gain the flexibility to manage lineups without added pressure later in the season.
According to the figures, Puebla tops the list with 1,316 minutes, followed closely by León with 1,251 and Chivas with 1,221. These three sides have already surpassed the established threshold, highlighting their commitment to integrating younger footballers. Chivas and Tigres, it’s worth noting, still have one game pending, which could further adjust the standings.
Other teams are making steady progress but remain short of the mark. Pachuca (1,034 minutes), Tijuana (980), and Atlas (940) are among the next closest, while clubs such as Monterrey, Cruz Azul, and Mazatlán lag further behind. Tigres sits at the bottom with only 207 minutes, showing the biggest gap to overcome in the coming rounds. The disparity underscores how some institutions prioritize youth differently, depending on their competitive strategies and squad depth.
Interestingly, América and Pumas, two of the most prominent clubs in Mexican football, find themselves in the middle of the pack with 740 and 594 minutes, respectively. Their situations illustrate how even traditionally strong academies face challenges balancing immediate competitive needs with long-term player development. The league’s system puts additional spotlight on them, as fans and analysts alike expect greater contributions from their talented youth pipelines.
Beyond the numbers, the Tabla de Minutos Menores serves as a barometer for the league’s commitment to developing domestic talent. By promoting young players, teams strengthen their foundations for the future while maintaining compliance with the rules. With Puebla, León, and Chivas already meeting the requirement, the rest of the league will now be under pressure to catch up, ensuring the upcoming matchdays remain as much about opportunity for youth as they are about results on the scoreboard.
In closing, the early compliance by Puebla, León, and Chivas sets an important example for the rest of Liga MX. Their investment in young players is paying off not only in fulfilling regulations but also in building trust with their fans, who are eager to see future stars emerge. The next few weeks will be crucial to determine which other clubs can join them in the green zone and which will continue to struggle.
¡Tres clubes ya cumplieron! 👏📊
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) September 2, 2025
Ya llegó la #TablaMinutosMenores🐣 y tras siete fechas, @ClubPueblaMX, @clubleonfc y @Chivas ya están en verde.#J7 #AP25 | #LaLigaDeLaAfición pic.twitter.com/BN0GbN3PyX