OFFICIAL: Toluca’s rival in the Apertura 2024 Liguilla is América

Toluca already knows its rival for the Quarterfinals of the 2024 Apertura Tournament of the BBVA MX League/ (Illustration: Infobae México / Jovani Pérez)

Toluca you already know your rival for the Quarterfinals of the 2024 Apertura Tournament of the BBVA MX League. After the conclusion of the first matches of the round of Play-Inthe team led by Renato Paiva will face the Club America. This meeting is added to those already confirmed between Cougars and Montereyas well as Tigers against Atlético de San Luis.

He America secured their place in the finals of the tournament after an exciting match against Tijuana in it Hot Stadium. The match ended in a 2-2 draw during regulation time, thanks to the expulsion of Nicolás Díaz who made a harsh tackle on Álvaro Fidalgo in the 74th minute. From the eleven steps the azulcrema team won in the penalty round, thanks to another impressive performance by Luis Ángel Malagón.

Despite the defeat, Tijuanaunder the direction of Juan Carlos Osoriostill has a chance to qualify for the League facing the Atlas for the last available ticket. The winner of this match will face what on paper is the best team in Apertura 2024: Cruz Azul.

Toluca, which finished the Apertura 2024 in second place in the general table, after 17 dates, with 35 points/ Credit: Crisanta Espinosa Aguilar/Cuartoscuro

Tolucawhich finished the Apertura 2024 in second place in the general table, after 17 dates, with 35 points. “Los Diablos” will have a slight advantage to face América, since they will be able to close the series in their stadium, the Nemesio Diez. This season, the team has maintained a solid performance at home, with seven wins and only two losses, remaining undefeated in front of its fans.

The dates for the confrontation between Toluca and America They are now available and the first leg will be on Wednesday, November 27 and the return crossing is scheduled for Saturday, the 30th of the same month. This is expected to be one of the most exciting duels in the fight for the title of the Apertura Tournament 2024 and more so taking into account the last crossover between these two templates.

Very recently, Toluca and Club América faced each other for matchday 17 of Apertura 2024. On this occasion, the Red Devils They surprised and humiliated the Eagles 4-0. That game set an important precedent in the tournament since with that score those of Coapa They were left without the possibility of directly entering the Play-Inn.

Now, thanks to the victory against Tijuana, those led by André Jardine will have a new opportunity to “take revenge” on Toluca/ X/@ClubAmérica

Now, thanks to the victory against Tijuana, those led by André Jardine They will have a new opportunity to “get revenge” on Toluca.