The three Classics between Cruz Azul and América will take place over a period of ten days, complicating the path of the Celestes in the final stage of the CONCACAF Champions Cup and in Liga MX. The first match will be on April 2 at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, corresponding to the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Concachampions. A week later, on April 8, the second match will be played at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario as part of the return leg of the competition. Finally, the third and last duel of this trilogy of classics will take place on April 12 at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, corresponding to matchday 15 of Liga MX.
The resolution of the round of 16 of the Concachampions has led to an interesting matchup between Cruz Azul and América, promising to be an exciting series. After eliminating Seattle Sounders and Chivas respectively, these two teams will face off both on the international stage and in the local league, promising thrilling moments for fans. With the first match scheduled for next month, a vibrant series is expected, culminating in a spot in the semifinals.
It is noteworthy that América comes from a series of three National Classics against Chivas, with one loss, one draw, and one victory that secured their qualification. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul will face a similar challenge facing the Águilas and Pumas, thus completing a trilogy of high-intensity and rivalry matches in Mexican football.
