The Club América started the Apertura 2024 with the goal of achieving a three-peat, after winning the Apertura 2023 and the Clausura 2024, thus aiming to add another title to its impressive history.
Although the team led by André Jardine showed an inconsistent performance throughout the tournament, they managed to qualify for the Liguilla through the first Play-In of their history, and are now just 90 minutes away from reaching another Liga MX Final.
After a convincing 4-0 aggregate win over Toluca in the Quarterfinals, Las Águilas faced Cruz Azul, the undisputed leader of the regular season, at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. The first match ended in a dull 0-0 draw, and now the team must face the return leg, hoping to secure their place among the top two teams of the tournament.
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What does América need to qualify for the Final?
After the goalless draw in the first leg, a defeat for América against Cruz Azul in the return match would mean the aggregate score would favor La Máquina Cementera.
Therefore, if Las Águilas lose in the return match, they will be eliminated from the Apertura 2024, falling just short of a new Final.
The goal difference doesn’t matter; a defeat would be enough for the three-peat dream to slip away for André Jardine’s team.
What does Cruz Azul need to qualify for the Final?
Any type of draw will favor Cruz Azul, as if the aggregate score is tied, it will be Martín Anselmi‘s team that advances to the Final, due to their better position in the regular season standings.
When is the return leg of Cruz Azul vs. América?
The return leg of the Apertura 2024 Semifinals of Liga MX, which will decide the finalist, will take place again at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Sunday, December 8, with Cruz Azul as the home team.
What time is the Cruz Azul vs. América return leg?
The second and final match of the Semifinals will be played at 19:00 hours in Mexico and 20:00 hours ET in the USA.
Where to watch the Cruz Azul vs. América return leg?
- If you’re in Mexico: Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, and VIX Premium (streaming)
- If you’re in the United States: fuboTV, Univision, TUDN.com, and TUDN USA
How many titles does América have in Liga MX?
Club América is recognized as one of Mexico’s most prestigious clubs due to the impressive number of titles they have won, both domestically and internationally.
Their rich history is reflected in the trophies displayed in their cabinets, which include 39 titles won during the professional era of Mexican football and beyond.
Of these, 15 belong to Liga MX:
- 1965-66
- 1970-71
- 1975-76
- 1983-84
- 1984-85
- PRODE 1985
- 1987-88
- 1988-89
- Verano 2002
- Clausura 2005
- Clausura 2013
- Apertura 2014
- Apertura 2018
- Apertura 2023
- Clausura 2024
How many titles does Cruz Azul have in Liga MX?
Cruz Azul is recognized as the third most successful club in Mexican football history, with 9 official titles to their name, and in this tournament, they are looking to achieve their tenth crown.
It’s important to remember that La Máquina went through a 23-year drought without winning a Primera División de México championship. It wasn’t until the Clausura 2021 tournament, under the direction of Juan Reynoso, that they finally broke that drought and returned to the select group of teams that, season after season, fight for the Liguilla title.
Here are the years in which the Cementeros have won the title:
- 1958-69
- México 70
- 1971-72
- 1972-73
- 1973-74
- 1978-79
- 1979-80
- Invierno 97
- Guardianes 2021
