If the U.S. squandered their title bid with a massive defeat against Toluca, they could reclaim it against the same opponent in the quarterfinals of Apertura 2024.
Although the Mexican side beat Azulgrema 4-0 on the last day of the regular season, the Azulgrema club will not be too grateful to have to face the same team in their presentation in Liguilla as they did not make it. The longest two-time champion, the most prestigious team in Mexico and the club with the most experience in the elimination round.
It seems unlikely that they will beat the USA twice in the same match, but, luckily for the ‘Scarlet’ team, they may not do it this time; What, you don’t even beat him. By being well placed in the table, it is enough to advance to the semi-finals with a tie on overall score and without even revealing its quality, dethroning the three-time champion candidate is already merit enough.
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Favorite team Mexico? Gotta give him credit there. He has scoring champion Paulinho in his ranks, who looks the only one who can contend with Cruz Azul at the moment, and of course, he polished off his second-place finish with a massive shutout against Aguilas. So, despite the potential of the azulcrema team, it must be recognized that the ‘Red Devils’ are in a great moment.
But what if America wins? There, yes, give him back his credentials as a strong candidate for the title he lost due to his bravery in this Apertura 2024 (he finished 8th). Well, for many, not only would he have left the real favorite for the title, but he would have advanced to the semi-finals to face Cruz Azul. He created many beliefs.
The quarter-final round begins in the best possible way: the only two teams to qualify for the Liguilla with more than 10 Liga MX titles. Time to clear things up in the Championship.
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