Seismic fortnight looms for Club América

Despite trailing in the second leg against city rivals Cruz Azul, Las Aguilas found the two goals they needed to advance on the away goal rule and secure a berth in the 2025 Liga MX Clausura final where they face Toluca.

The final will also be played on a two legged basis with the first game scheduled for Thursday in the capital city and the return leag earmarked for Sunday at the Estadio Nemesio Díez.

America are gunning for an 18th Liga MX title and the side from the capital are undoubtedly the form side in Mexican soccer currently following their Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024 and Apertura 2024 titles.

CWC looms

Less than a week following the second leg of the Liga MX final, Jardin’s side head to Los Angeles where they face LAFC in a one off playoff game with the victorious side set to take the place of Club Leon at the first ever expanded 32 team FIFA Club World Cup.

The ‘Esmeraldas’ were disqualified by FIFA due to the Mexican side contravening the multi club ownership regulations with both Leon and Pachuca CF both owned by the same company.

The winners of the May 31 playoff between LAFC and América will head to Group D of the CWC and join Flamengo, Chelsea and Esperance of Tunis.

The game itself is worth a staggering $10 million to the victorious side in FIFA prize money and will benefit the winners with added global visibility.

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