Copa Sky Group A set to be three-way battle between America, Cruz Azul and Necaxa
Three teams are still in the hunt to win Group A of the 2022 Copa Sky ahead of the final two fixtures with a game against Chivas in the final on the line.
Liga MX sides are undergoing their final preparations ahead of the 2023 Liga MX Clausura campaign getting underway in January as Necaxa face San Luis in the season opener ahead of 17 match-days in the regular season ahead of the wild-card ‘repechage’ phase and ‘liguilla’ play-off.
Ten clubs have been participating in the Copa Sky with two groups of five teams doing battle with the winners in each group going head-to-head on 30 December in the final.
Group B has already been sewn-up by Veljko Paunović's Chivas side who have been impressive in recording three wins from three to mathematically progress to the final. What is outstanding is who will play the ‘Rebaño’ in the final with three teams still in contention to win Group A.
Group A scenarios
With two games left in the group, Pumas currently top the table on 5 points and with a +1 goal difference. The university side have played all four games signing off with a morale boosting 2-0 win over America on Friday night.
Necaxa face Toluca on Monday (26 December) with the Red Devils out of contention in the group. Necaxa have to win (with plenty of goals) and then wait for the final score in the game that looks ultimately destined to decide the winner of Group A as Cruz Azul face Club America on Tuesday night at the Nemesio Diez Stadium.
A win for ‘La Maquina’ or the ‘Aguilas’ would mean automatic qualification for the final irrespective of the Necaxa result. A draw would suit Cruz Azul and they would advance assuming that they have a better goal difference should Necaxa beat Toluca.