Who will win the Classic between America and Chivas? Will Cruz Azul remain in the lead?
The activity of the Opening 2024 of the Liga MX The tournament resumes this weekend after the FIFA date was played and four clubs are fighting for first place in the general classification, while the current champion of Aztec football, Americais going through one of its most complicated moments in recent years.
Looking ahead to Matchday 7 of the 2024 Apertura, we share with you what happened Liga MX before the break for the international break.
Salomon Rondon celebrates during a game between Pachuca vs. Atlas EPA/David Martinez Pelcastre
Cruz Azul, leader of the 2024 Apertura classification
The Machine Of Martin Anselmi has established itself as the best team at the start of the Apertura 2024. Before the FIFA Date, Blue Cross They achieved a resounding victory over America by 4-1 and made it clear that they should be considered one of the main candidates to win the title. Liga MXThe Celestes will seek to extend their good moment in Aztec football when they face León this Saturday.
Chivas favorite to win the National Classic after historic victory
With four consecutive games without knowing defeat in the Apertura 2024 and a historic win over FC Juárez Just before the break for the FIFA Date, the Sacred Flock of Fernando Gago seems to arrive as a favorite to the National Classic. In the regular phase of Liga MX, Chivas has not defeated the Eagles since 2017 and the red-and-white fans hope to end the drought this weekend.
The blue-cream “crisis”
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The Eagles of Andre Jardine They are not going through a good moment and went into the international break with two surprising defeats in Liga MX (1-0 vs Puebla and 4-1 vs Cruz Azul) America He needs to get a good result in the National Classic to shake off previous defeats and fight for the top spots in the Apertura 2024. In case of losing against the Rebaño, Jardine’s continuity as the blue-cream helmsman could be put in doubt despite being the current monarch of Mexican soccer.
Gustavo Lema’s future at risk
Pumas It seemed that they would go into the break with a win against Tigers after that Rogelio Funes Mori scored in the first minutes of the match. However, the squad of El Volcán managed to turn the match around with Jonathan Herrera scoring a double and Fernando Gorriarán also reflecting on the scoreboard. Given the poor results, reports have emerged that Gustavo Lema, the auriazul coach, could lose his job if he fails to score points against Necaxa and Puebla.
Where is the best version of Pachuca?
Under the orders of Guillermo Almadathe Tuzos have positioned themselves as one of the best teams in the Liga MX in recent tournaments. With Almada’s help, Pachuca has shown one of its best versions in years, but the start of the Apertura 2024 has not been easy for the Hidalgo team with only one win in six games. For its match against Atlas, Pachuca will arrive with a streak of three games in a row without knowing victory.
Tigres, Toluca and Tijuana for the leadership of the Apertura 2024
With 14 points each, Xolos, Red Devils and Tigers They are at the top of the general classification and this weekend they could “steal” the lead from the Blue Crossthe team that leads with 16 points. Toluca and Tijuana will face each other at the Nemesio Diez, while Tigres will receive the visit of Atlético San Luis and the fans expect both matches to be spectacular.
Uriel Antuna’s debut with his new team
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In a surprising operation for all fans of the Liga MX, Antuna left the Blue Cross to join the Tigersa club that paid nearly 9 million dollars for the signing of the Mexican. The former player of the Chivas He played the first five dates of the 2024 Apertura with La Máquina, so the cement fans did not expect Antuna to leave the club in the middle of the season. With the felines, Antuna added his first minutes in the 3-1 victory against Pumas, and against Atlético San Luis he hopes to get his first start.
FC Juárez and Querétaro, the worst teams of the 2024 Apertura
Gallos Blancos and FC Juarez They are at the bottom of the general classification with one point each. Querétaro has lost six of seven games played, while the border team has a record of five losses in six games. Juárez and Querétaro, along with León, are the only teams in the Apertura 2024 that have not yet achieved a victory.
