The regular phase of the Clausura 2023 tournament of the Liga MX has come to an end and this is how the schedules and dates for the duels in Liguilla remain.with the participation of 8 teams. The only clubs that have a guaranteed place in the next round are América, Cruz Azul, Toluca, Rayados de Monterrey, Tigres, Chivas and Pumas. Although all 18 clubs aspire to be champions, on this occasion, only eight can have this privilege.
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The format for the final phase has arrived, which came to replace what was known as repechage. Previously, 12 teams arrived at the event, while this time there will only be ten clubs that qualify for the next round. Six places enter the league directly, that is, they will play in the Quarterfinals. Four remaining places (from seventh to tenth position) will compete in the Play In.
- Series A: Pachuca 0(3)-(5)0 Pumas
- Series B: Necaxa 1(3)-(2)1 Querétaro
Pachuca (loser of Phase A) vs Necaxa (winner of Phase B). The winner will advance directly to the Liguilla as the eighth place, while the loser will lose all opportunity to qualify.
THESE ARE THE DAYS AND TIMES OF THE LIGUILLA
CHIVAS VS TOLUCA
First leg: Wednesday, May 8 – Akron Stadium
Return: Saturday, May 11 – Nemesio Diez Stadium
Fernando Gago’s squad managed to secure their place in the next round by taking the three points in the ‘Clásico Tapatío’ against Atlas. This feat and another combination of results allowed Guadalajara to secure sixth place and be the rival of the Red Devils who fell on Matchday 17 against Cruz Azul, thus losing their opportunity to finish as leaders of the tournament.
AMERICA VS TO BE DEFINED
Departure: Wednesday, May 8 – To be defined
Return: Saturday, May 11 – Azteca Stadium
With the defeat against Pumas, the Tuzos del Pachuca will be Necaxa’s next rivals in order to get the last member of the Clausura 2024 Quarterfinals. The date of the match heading to the Liguilla is scheduled for Sunday, May 5 and will leave the winner as a future opponent of Club América.
Pachuca, without offers from Europe and Chivas for Erick Sánchez
PUMAS VS CRUZ AZUL
First leg: Thursday, May 9 – University Olympic Stadium.
Return: Sunday, May 12 – Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium
After defeating Pachuca in the penalty shootout, the team led by Gustavo Lema secured its ticket to the Quarterfinals and is positioned in seventh place in the table. Now, the Celeste Machine, being in second position, will be the next rival of the felines for the next duel of the ‘Big Party’.
Pocho Guzmán, erased for the moment from Chivas de Gago
TIGRES VS MONTERREY
First leg: Thursday, May 9 – Stadium University.
Return: Sunday, May 12 – BBVA Bancomer Stadium
One more edition of the ‘Clásico Regio’ will take place during the first instance of the Clausura 2024 Liguilla. Although, both teams arrive beaten after losing the dream of attending the Club World Cup at the end of the year, after losing to the Columbus Crew respectively, pride will be at stake in this new crossover between Nuevo León squads.
CATAPULT TO THE EIGHTH TICKET
Being the winner of Serie B, Necaxa will face Pachuca after falling as the loser of Serie A for the last ticket to the Clausura 2024 Liguilla. This third duel will be played next Sunday, May 5, thus defining the club that He will accompany teams such as América, Cruz Azul, Toluca, Monterrey, Tigres, Guadalajara and Pumas on the journey to the title. And this is how we share the schedules and the date for the Liguilla.
Liga MX: These are the defined duels of the Play-In and the CL24 Liguilla
GENERAL TABLE CLOSURE 2024
THEY ASPIRE FOR THE TITLE
On the other hand, in the area of scoring leadership, Salomon Rondon (Pachuca), Federico Viñas (León), Diber Cambiendo (Necaxa) and Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul) They led the way with eight goals, becoming the scoring champions. While two other players were left behind with seven goals; Juan Brunetta (Tigres) and Luis Amarilla (Mazatlán).
Pumas already has its first registration and its first cancellation for AP24
