Exciting Quarterfinal Clash: Pachuca vs. América in Search of a Clausura 2025 Title

One of the most thrilling and eagerly anticipated clashes in these Quarterfinals is the face-off between Pachuca and América, with both teams vying for a spot to advance in the pursuit of the Clausura 2025 title. América sailed smoothly into the playoffs as the second seed, whereas the Tuzos earned their ticket through the Play-In after defeating Rayados. Ever since the matchups were established, the prospect of these two teams meeting has sparked high expectations, given their history of encounters in elimination rounds. Pachuca has knocked América out on multiple occasions, fueling the rivalry over recent years, including in international competitions like the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Pachuca has consistently been a formidable contender for the championship, distinguished by its unyielding competitive spirit. Under the expert guidance of Guillermo Almada, who has seamlessly blended youthful talent with the seasoned prowess of players like Salomón Rondón and Oussama Idrissi, Pachuca presents a formidable lineup.

Throughout the history of short tournaments, Pachuca and América have clashed seven times in knockout stages: four Quarterfinals, two Semifinals, and a Final, with Pachuca winning five of these encounters.

The first leg of this exciting duel is set for Wednesday, May 7th, at the Estadio Hidalgo at 21:10 CDMX (23:10 ET). Fans in Mexico can watch the showdown on Tubi, with coverage available on TUDN in the USA.

Lineups for Pachuca vs. América

Pachuca: Carlos Moreno, Daniel Aceves, Eduardo dos Santos, Jorge Berlanga, Pedro Pedraza, Bryan González, Alán Bautista, Elías Montiel, Juan Sigala, Oussama Idrissi, and Salomón Rondón.

América: Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Kevin Álvarez, Cristian Borja, Ramón Juárez, Alvaro Fidalgo, Alejandro Zendejas, Erick Sánchez, Víctor Dávila, and Henry Martín.