As the Liga MX continues its thrilling season, tonight marks a significant encounter as Club América takes on Cruz Azul in the first leg of the semifinals of Apertura 2024. Scheduled for December 5th, this match promises to be an electric showdown fueled by rivalry and the quest for redemption after the last final in Clausura 2024.
Football aficionados are particularly excited as Martín Anselmi and André Jardine, the respective coaches, lead their teams into battle. Despite Cruz Azul’s dominant win over América during the sixth round (4-1), the playoffs have a tendency to be unpredictable, especially for the Águilas, known to elevate their performance in crucial moments.
Historical Context
These two historic rivals have clashed in the playoffs a remarkable 35 times, with América holding the edge at 16 wins compared to Cruz Azul’s 9 victories. However, recent history shows that América has remained unbeaten in their last eight face-offs in these high-stakes games—4 wins and 4 draws.
Cruz Azul’s last encounter with América resulted in a notable defeat for the latter, raising expectations for a fierce rematch this evening.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM (Central Mexico Time)
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, CDMX
Viewing Options
Fans can catch the excitement live on Azteca Deportes, TUDN, or stream it via Amazon Prime Video and VIX. For live updates, Mediotiempo offers a minute-by-minute coverage of the match.
Predictions
As anticipation intensifies, betting odds from #RushBet suggest the following: Club América is positioned at +210, while Cruz Azul sits at +138, with a draw at +200, showing a competitive match ahead.
Will tonight’s clash provide the expected fireworks, or will surprises await?
