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The Liga MX decides the last two guests to the Liguilla, the final phase of the domestic tournament that decides the new champion. A semester after the two-time championship won by América, six teams have achieved their direct pass to the quarterfinals, while Chivas, Atlas, Tijuana and América will compete in the Play-in looking for a place among the top eight.
Chivas – Atlas
- Time: Thursday, November 21 at 7:05 p.m. Akron Stadium, Guadalajara
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
The match between the ninth and tenth places in the general classification reissues the classic Guadalajara, the rivalry that divides Guadalajara between two rival fans: the Chivas and the red and black Atlas. While the flock overcame the untimely departure of their coach, Fernando Gago, mid-tournament to lead Boca Juniors of Argentina and finished the regular season with 25 points, Atlas sealed his pass to the Play-in with a couple of ties that allowed them to add 22 points, enough to compete in the play-offs.
In the regular tournament, the classic from Guadalajara ended with a thrilling 3-2 in favor of the rojinegros as visitors, a defeat that also marked Gago’s goodbye from the rojiblanco bench. A month and a half later, both teams meet again on Akron’s field. The duel of Play-in It starts at 7:05 p.m. and can be followed live through Prime Video.
Tijuana – America
- Time: Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 p.m. Caliente Stadium, Tijuana.
- Transmission: Hot TV
The penultimate ticket for the league will come from the intersection between seventh and eighth place in the general table. América, the brand new two-time champion of Mexican soccer, travels to the border to continue dreaming of a three-time championship, an unprecedented achievement in the history of short tournaments. Opposite, the Tijuana Xolos led by Colombian Juan Carlos Osorio aspire to return to the league after a five-year absence.
In the last duel between the two, Tijuana and América sealed a 2-2 tie on the border on date 13 of the regular season. While Xolos closed the tournament with 29 points, América finished the regular phase with 27 points and three wins in its last five games.
How does the Play-in of the MX League?
The format launched two tournaments ago works as a quadrangular to define the last two places in the final phase of the tournament, that is, the seventh and eighth best-ranked places. The repechage by road Play-in includes three matches. In the first match, the seventh (Tijuana) faces the eighth in the general table (América), while the ninth best ranked (Guadalajara) will face the tenth (Atlas).
The winner of the first match will enter the league directly as seventh place in the table and will face Toluca; while the winner of the second match must face the loser of the first in a third match that will be played next Sunday, November 24 and will define the last guest (eighth place) to the quarterfinals, who will compete for a place in the semifinals against Cruz Azul, leader of the competition.
How will the high-stakes, single-elimination nature of the Liga MX Play-In format impact the tactical decisions of both coaches, and which team is likely to benefit more from this pressure-cooker environment?
## World Today News: Liga MX Play-In Preview
**Welcome, football fans, to a special edition of World Today News where we delve deep into the upcoming Liga MX Play-In matches. We’re joined by two esteemed guests: [Guest 1 Name], a renowned football analyst, and [Guest 2 Name], a passionate Chivas supporter.**
**Section 1: The Rivalry Rekindled - Chivas vs. Atlas**
**Host:** [Guest 1], the Chivas-Atlas clash is always a spectacle. What makes this Play-In encounter even more unique and significant?
**[Guest 1]: **
**Host:** [Guest 2], as a lifelong Chivas fan, how are you feeling about this rematch after Atlas’s victory earlier in the season?
**[Guest 2]:**
**Host:** [Guest 1], Chivas managed to navigate through a mid-season coaching change.
How crucial has the team’s ability to adapt been, and what are Chivas’s strengths heading into this match?
**[Guest 1]:**
**Host:** [Guest 2], what do you think Atlas will have learned from their previous encounter with Chivas?
What are their key tactical considerations for this Play-In match?
**[Guest 2]:**
**Section 2: Tijuana vs. América – The Border Battle**
**Host:** [Guest 1], América, the reigning two-time champions, enters the Play-In with the weight of expectations.
How do you see their recent form impacting their performance against Tijuana?
**[Guest 1]:**
**Host:** [Guest 2], Tijuana, on the other hand, is looking to make a return to the Liguilla after a five-year absence.
What makes them such a dangerous opponent for América in this crucial match?
**[Guest 2]:**
**Host:** [Guest 1], this match-up features contrasting styles of play.
How do you see the tactical battle unfolding, and which team’s approach might prove more effective?
**[Guest 1]:**
**Section 3: Navigating the Play-In Format**
**Host:** [Guest 2], the Liga MX Play-In format has been a topic of discussion.
What are your thoughts on this system and how it influences the intensity and unpredictability of these crucial matches?
**[Guest 2]:**
**Host:** [Guest 1], in a best-of-three format, momentum can shift dramatically.
What are the key psychological factors that could play a decisive role in determining the two teams that advance to the Liguilla?
**[Guest 1]:**
**Section 4: Predictions and Looking Ahead**
**Host:** [Guest 2], as a Chivas supporter, give us your honest prediction for the Chivas-Atlas match and who you think will emerge victorious from the Play-In.
**[Guest 2]:**
**Host:** [Guest 1], looking at the bigger picture, what teams stand out as favorites for the Liguilla, and who might be the dark horse contenders?
**[Guest 1]:**
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your insightful analysis and predictions.
The Liga MX Play-In is destined to be a captivating clash, and we can’t wait to witness the drama unfold.
**Remember to tune in to WorldTodayNews.com for continued coverage of the Liga MX season!**
