This Thursday, May 23, the Azul Stadium will witness an exciting match between the Blue Crossdirected by the Argentine Martín Anselmi, and the America, commanded by the Brazilian André Jardine. This confrontation corresponds to the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2024 final.
The Eagles They will have to leave everything to avoid leaving empty-handed in this part of the season, where they fell in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup (against Pachuca) and now have the opportunity to be the two-time champions of the local tournament, after finishing first in the table with 35 points.
Likewise, the Machine is going through one of its best moments, after securing second place in the table with 33 points and maintaining an impressive streak of nine games without losing. With the Mexican league as their only current competition, all focus is on the goal of lifting the trophy.
On the other hand, the last confrontation between both teams took place on March 23 of this year, with an exciting 3-2, where Blue Cross He won the victory after several matches without being able to beat them. Now, in this final, destiny offers them the opportunity to write a new chapter in their historic rivalry and fight for the title they long for (where they will play the second leg on Sunday the 26th of this month).
Furthermore, the crossing between Blue Cross and America It brings with it a history full of rivalry and epic confrontations in the past. Where every meeting of this Young Classic seeks to leave an unforgettable moment in each match that is played, and will now try to do so at this close of the season and end of the Closing 2024.
Cruz Azul vs América: lineups for the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2024 final
Cruz Azul lineup: Kevin Mier; Rodrigo Huescas, Erik Lira, Carlos Salcedo, Gonzalo Piovi, Carlos Rotondi; Uriel Antuna, Lorenzo Faravelli, Willer Ditta, Ignacio Rivero; and Ángel Sepúlveda. DT: Martin Anselmi.
America lineup: Luis Malagón; Israel Reyes, Igor Lichnovsky, Ramón Juárez, Cristian Calderón; Jonathan Dos Santos, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdés; Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martín and Julián Quiñones. DT: André Jardine.
Schedule and where to see Cruz Azul vs América
Cruz Azul and América will play on Thursday, May 22, the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2024 final, at the Azul Stadium. The match will start at:
- Eastern United States: 22.00
- Central United States: 21.00
- Western United States: 18.00
In USA, the match can be followed live through TUDN and on Univision. Likewise, in Mexico you can follow it on Channel 5, Azteca 7 and TUDN.
In addition, you will be able to follow all the details of the meeting between the Cruz Azul and América in the special coverage that the Mundo Deportivo USA editorial staff will offer you.
