The threat of a third consecutive title has half of Mexican soccer trembling, but the reality is that the United States have no interest in this final. Current and past champion Rayados.
The most dramatic ‘protests’ are heard saying, “America doesn’t deserve to be champion three times in a row.” But it’s not just about deserts; If so, the finalists will be the others, not the two clubs that finish below the top four in the table in Apertura 2024.
This will be the field where the king of Mexican soccer will be defined, but if you thought two consecutive titles would automatically make America the favorite, you’d be wrong.
In fact, there are good reasons to believe so Monterey’s closest to a championship:
- Last match: USA 2-1 Rayados, October 2024
- Last five games: Two wins per side
- Last 10 official matches: 6 wins for Reyados and three wins for USA
- Last played: Rayados Champion, Apertura 2019
- Position in Apertura 2024: Rayados 5th; America is 8th
Also, the ‘feathered’ club can’t even play the first leg in its home country of Mexico City. The Azteca Stadium will be remodeled for some time yet and the bullfight is scheduled at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium or its neighboring building. According to protocol, the two events cannot be hosted at the same time, so the Aguilas must move to Puebla.
Of course, the azulcrema club has a huge note in its support. He has lost three consecutive matches against Rayomundo in Liga MX, even when he went to the ‘Steel Giant’ last time. They won 3-0.
After defeating Tigres and Cruz Azul in the last two finals, the United States will face Liga MX’s other heavyweights; The team is the only team to compete in the standings and the only team to lose in the finals.
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