In the semifinals of the Liga MX Femenil, Pachuca and Monterrey's Rayadas benefited from their better position in the regular phase, allowing them to advance after drawing their respective matches. This stage will again feature the same teams that faced off in the previous season, where Monterrey's Rayadas claimed the title against América in a penalty shootout.
In the current season, the Rayadas have once again positioned themselves as leaders with the highest points and are looking to achieve their first back-to-back championship. On the other hand, América will face Tigres, with the first leg scheduled for Thursday, November 14, and the return leg for Sunday, November 17. In the other matchup, Pachuca will play their first game against Monterrey on Friday, November 15, with the return match set for Monday, November 18.
Monterrey's Rayadas have faced Tigres 28 times, with a history that favors the felines with 16 victories and 43 goals scored. Despite reaching finals on two occasions, América has yet to win the title. In this stage, Rayadas will seek the back-to-back championship and, as leaders of the table, could advance with a draw.
América and Tigres have faced each other several times in the semifinals, with favorable results for both teams in different tournaments. América arrives as the favorite after thrashing Chivas in the quarterfinals, totaling 13 consecutive victories with 54 goals scored. Meanwhile, Monterrey and Pachuca will meet after a regular phase where both teams excelled in their table position.
América's coach, Ángel Villacampa, commented in a press conference: "It's the last push, and today we have various feelings because after leaving the performance bar so high, we are more demanding, but what matters is the victory, we made it to the semifinals and now we have to wait for the match date and know who the next opponent is." The Apertura 2024 women’s tournament enters its penultimate stage to crown the next champions, and the teams will seek to advance to the final with determination.
