The grand final of the 2024 Apertura Tournament of Liga MX has arrived, and Mexican football fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown between two of the country’s most iconic and representative teams: América and Monterrey.
América is closing the season in spectacular fashion, aiming to make history by winning their third consecutive title, a feat that would be unprecedented in Mexican football and would further solidify their dominance in the league.
Meanwhile, Monterrey enters the match with a strong desire to break their title drought, which has lasted since 2019, when they famously defeated América in a memorable final held at the Estadio Azteca.
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When is the América vs. Monterrey Final?
The first leg of the 2024 Apertura Tournament Final of Liga MX will take place this Sunday, December 15th.
What time is the América vs. Monterrey Final?
The match, which will determine the next champion of Mexican football, will kick off at 19:00 hours in Mexico and at 21:00 in the United States.
Where to watch the Liga MX Final live?
In both Mexico and the United States, the match will be available live on the following channels:
- Univisión
- ViX Premium
- FuboTV
- TUDN App
How did América vs. Monterrey end in the first leg?
In a match that progressed from slow to intense, América came from behind to take control of the game. After a goal by Sergio Canales, the team quickly reacted and equalized just three minutes later before halftime. In the second half, Las Águilas dominated completely, going ahead with a goal from Zendejas that sealed the 2-1 final score.
The standout player of the match was Luis Cárdenas, whose three crucial saves kept Monterrey’s hopes alive in this grand final. Everything will be decided next Sunday, December 15th, at the Estadio BBVA.
How many finals has Monterrey won against América?
The Apertura 2024 final will be the third time América and Monterrey face each other in a title match. Here’s a look at the other two finals between these two teams:
- Apertura 2019: Monterrey won the first leg 2-1, but in the second leg at the Estadio Azteca, they were trailing 2-0, putting América just one step away from the title. However, with only 15 minutes left, a goal from Rogelio Funes Mori tied the aggregate score, sending the series to penalties. In the shootout, Monterrey converted 4 of their 5 attempts, while Nico Castillo and Guido Rodríguez missed for América. Monterrey won 4-2 on penalties and claimed the championship.
- Concachampions 2021: In the Concacaf Champions League final, América and Monterrey faced off in a one-legged match at the Estadio BBVA. The hero of the night was, once again, Rogelio Funes Mori, who scored the only goal of the match in the 9th minute. América couldn’t find the equalizer, and the 1-0 scoreline sealed the title for Monterrey, who were crowned Concachampions champions for the fifth time.
Which Mexican team has played the most finals?
The teams with the most Liga MX finals are:
- América: 20
- Cruz Azul: 18
- Tigres UANL: 14
- Pumas UNAM: 14
- Santos Laguna: 12
