Cruz Azul and Tigres Face Off in Concachampions Semifinals

Cruz Azul and Tigres are set to clash in the semifinals of the Concachampions. The first leg kicks off with the felines playing host on their turf. Only four teams remain standing in the Concacaf Champions Cup, all vying for a coveted spot in the final showdown to compete for the prestigious title. This stage features two Mexican teams and two from the MLS, but only one from Liga MX will emerge victorious and advance to the final.

The battle between Cruz Azul and Tigres will be an intense two-legged affair. Initially, the university squad will welcome La Máquina cementera, with Cruz Azul later hosting the return match in Mexico City. Tigres secured their semifinal berth by defeating the reigning MLS champion, LA Galaxy, with an aggregate score of 3-2.

Cruz Azul, on the other hand, achieved redemption by eliminating Las Águilas del América from the tournament in a tightly contested 2-1 victory. Under the leadership of Vicente Sánchez, Cruz Azul aims to reach the tournament’s final for the first time since the 2013/2014 season.

Tigres vs Cruz Azul First Leg Lineups:

Tigres: Nahuel Guzmán, Joaquim, José Purata, Fernando Gorriarán, Nicolás Ibáñez, Juan Brunetta, Diego Lainez, Javier Aquino, Uriel Antuna, Rómulo Zanre, Jesús Angulo

Cruz Azul: Kevin Mier, Jorge Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Erik Lira, Ángel Sepúlveda, Alexis Gutiérrez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodríguez, Gabriel Fernández, Rodolfo Rotondi