They say that there is no deadline that is not met, and starting this week the quarterfinals of Apertura 2024 begin where we get closer and closer to knowing who will be the next champion of the Liga MX.
This Wednesday we start with the first legs of Xolos vs. Cruz Azul and one of the most anticipated matches in this phase of the tournament, where only the eight best of the season are, is the one between América and Toluca. Both have shown solid arguments throughout the tournament and arrive at this stage with the expectation of continuing to advance in the fight for the title.
The recent history between both teams in Liguilla adds an extra touch of drama. In the Apertura 2022 tournament, Toluca eliminated América in the semifinals, which generates a spirit of revenge among Azulcremas fans. This background guarantees an intense match where neither team will give away space.
Apertura 2024 quarterfinals: Where to watch the América vs. Toluca?
The meeting between América and Toluca is special not only because of their history in Liguilla, but also because of what happened in the current Apertura 2024 tournament.
The ‘Red Devils’ of Toluca, second in the standings, beat the Águilas del América 4-0 on November 9 at the close of the regular phase of the championship.
This will cause today’s match to be particularly full of action and ‘thirst for revenge’, where those led by André Jardine will not let their rivals go alive. This is what you need to know to enjoy the America vs. Toluca live:
- Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
- Time: 7:00 p.m., central Mexico time.
- Venue: Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium, in CDMX.
- Live broadcast: Channel 5, TUDN and ViX.
When will the second leg of Toluca vs. America?
This Wednesday the first leg will be played, but the action and the ‘sparks’ that will disperse the match between the ‘Devils’ and the ‘Águilas’ will continue with the return leg, where it will be definitively defined which of the two squads reach the semifinals of the tournament. Mexican soccer.
- Date: November 30, 2024.
- Time: 5:00 p.m., central Mexico time.
- Headquarters: Nemesio Diez Stadium, in Toluca, State of Mexico.
El Camino de América and Toluca in the Play-In: How did both teams do?
The new Liga MX Play-In format has been crucial in defining the destiny of teams fighting for a place in the league. Both America and Toluca faced this phase with particular challenges.
America in the Liga MX Play-In
André Jardine’s América, after a somewhat irregular closing of the tournament, was placed in eighth position in the general table, which forced them to play in the Play-In against Xolos de Tijuana.
In a match full of tension, the Águilas del América did not overcome their rival in regular time, where they tied 2-2 with the border team.
However, they went to the penalty shootout where the Águilas beat their rival 3 to 2 thanks to two saves by Malagón, securing their ticket to the quarterfinals.
Toluca did not play Liga MX Play-In
In the case of Toluca, led by Renato Paiva, they did not need to play in the Apertura 2024 Play-In thanks to the good performance they showed throughout the regular phase.
The team, which is home to the Nemesio Diez Stadium, was placed in second position in the general table with 35 points, only below Cruz Azul, which is also within the ‘big party’ of Mexican soccer.
