{"id":30096,"date":"2024-05-24T08:04:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T14:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=30096"},"modified":"2024-07-10T17:05:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T23:05:04","slug":"america-vs-cruz-azul-liguilla-final-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/liga-mx\/america-vs-cruz-azul-liguilla-final-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Am\u00e9rica vs. Cruz Azul: Liguilla Final Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a spectacular Clausura 2024 tournament, we come to the final match, the second leg of the Grand Final between Am\u00e9rica and Cruz Azul.

Am\u00e9rica seeks to be crowned as absolute champions, winning the Apertura and Clausura, while\u00a0Cruz Azul wants to return to glory after several seasons in obscurity.

There is no doubt that this second leg will be full of emotions from start to finish, as there is no margin for error, and most\u00a0importantly, the teams know that they will have to give their all in search of the victory that will lead them to lift the championship trophy.

When and Where?<\/strong>

Sunday, May 26, 9:00 pm ET at the Estadio Azteca<\/em>

Moneyline odds:\u00a0<\/strong>

Am\u00e9rica 1.86\u00a0<\/em>

Cruz Azul 4.32<\/em>

Draw Offs:\u00a0<\/strong>

3.38<\/em>

Where can I watch it?\u00a0<\/strong>

ViX<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>TUDN<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Azteca 7<\/em><\/a>, and <\/em>Univision<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Am\u00e9rica?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9rica arrives at this second leg with the firm conviction of winning the title once again in front of their fans\u00a0and thus\u00a0becoming absolute champions of Liga MX.<\/a>\u00a0That, without a doubt, is a feat that very few teams have managed to accomplish, as it is complicated to maintain consistency having to play a pretty challenging postseason.

Am\u00e9rica was the best team in the regular season in this Clausura 2024 tournament. However, in the Liguilla, things began to change, and they had to face two complicated opponents, Pachuca and Chivas. Although they overcame this series, the Eagles had to suffer to reach the final.

Now,\u00a0in the first leg, at Cruz Azul’s home, they had some problems generating scoring chances, as the Cementeros used their local condition to dominate the match.\u00a0However, they managed a 1-1 draw thanks to a goal by Juli\u00e1n Andr\u00e9s Qui\u00f1ones in the 19th minute.

Now, Am\u00e9rica will be looking for a win or a draw, as both results will help them to become champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Cruz Azul?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Cruz Azul needs to give a blow to the table in this second leg to become champions of the Clausura 2024. The Cementeros finished second in the regular season standings, showing\u00a0great\u00a0consistency and, above all, great determination in their quest for victories. As a result, it is not a surprise to see them in these defining instances.

In the Liguilla, they left the likes of Pumas and Monterrey in their wake, so they are inspired heading into this final series.

Cruz Azul started the first leg at home against Am\u00e9rica\u00a0extremely\u00a0well, as they managed to score the first goal of the match in the 9th minute through a penalty kick by Uriel Antuna. However, they\u00a0were unable to\u00a0withstand the Eagles’ pressure and ended up conceding just 7 minutes later.

La Maquina needs a win to become champions, and a draw would mean having to play extra time and penalties on hostile ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis:\u00a0Am\u00e9rica vs. Cruz Azul<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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