Just four Liga MX teams remain as we get closer to the Apertura 2024 final.
The Liga MX Apertura 2024 quarterfinals were an absolute treat for soccer fans across the country. Upsets, comebacks, and plenty of action. When the dust settled, Cruz Azul, Monterrey, Atlético San Luis and Club América emerged victorious from the ties.
Three of the top four teams in the regular season were knocked out. Toluca were vastly outplayed over 180 minutes against the reigning champions America, who appear to be back to its best. Tigres couldn't come back from a brutal 0–3 defeat in the first leg against San Luis. Pumas were overmatched by the individual quality of Monterrey and ended up getting dismantled at home in the second leg. Only Cruz Azul managed to live up to its status as favorite, but it had to come back from a shocking 0–3 defeat in the first leg against Tijuana.
Monterrey, with all its expensive signings and big name talents will clash with the modest yet very dangerous San Luis. Domenèc Torrent's side hasn't lost in over a month and, especially at home, it's firing on all cillinders. Monterrey enters the tie as the favorite but San Luis looked better in the quarterfinals.
Cruz Azul vs. América is undoubtedly the main event. El Clásico Joven in the semifinals will be a repeat of last season's final. This will be the sixth time these two teams meet in the playoffs since 2013 and Martín Anselmi will hope to end Cruz Azul's curse, since América has won all previous six.
Here's everything you need to know about the Liga MX Apertura 2024 semifinals.
