Matchday 9 of the Clausura 2025 Tournament of LaLiga BBVA MX is experiencing a vibrant moment. Despite the matches of Date 8 still being played, the anticipated clash between América and León has generated immense expectations, mainly due to the presence of James Rodríguez.
The Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, home of América, has seen a drastic change in attendance. Despite not having filled the stadium in previous matches, the news of James Rodríguez's participation has sparked a fever to obtain tickets for the match against León.
Tickets quickly sold out at the box office, demonstrating the drawing power of the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich player. James Rodríguez's arrival in Liga MX has represented a significant boost for Mexican football. His quality and experience have sparked great interest in the tournament, with his presence in the match between América and León being the decisive factor for the total sellout of tickets.
The original prices of the tickets for this match ranged from 350 to 1,200 Mexican pesos, but in resale, they have reached exorbitant amounts, nearly tripling their initial value due to the high demand to see James Rodríguez in action. Fans are willing to shell out large sums to not miss the opportunity to see this icon of world football.
It is important to highlight that the interest generated by the match between América and León is not only due to James Rodríguez's presence but also to the excellent form that both teams are experiencing. León remains the only unbeaten team in the tournament and leads the standings, while América is also performing outstandingly, occupying the top positions.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 PM, Mexico City time, and is expected to be crucial for both teams, as a victory would allow them to solidify their positions in the top spots of the standings.
