Find out the lineups for Cruz Azul vs América for the Clausura 2024 final.
América and Cruz Azul will be in charge of defining the 2024 Clausura champion of Liga MX. The Águilas are looking for their first two-time championship in short tournaments while La Maquina wants to exact revenge against the Azulcremas.
The first match of the series between Celestes and Águilas will be played on Thursday, May 23 at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium. Cruz Azul fans hope that their team will take advantage of opening the series at home and gain an important advantage that will allow them to dominate the return match at the Azteca. However, América has not lost as a visitor in the Clausura 2024 Liguilla, so it will not be an easy game for the Cementeros.
America vs Cruz Azul Lineups
Cruz Azul: Kevin Mier, Carlos Salcedo, Wilter Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Lorenzo Faravelli, Alexis Gutiérrez, José Rivero, Rodrigo Huescas, Carlos Rodríguez, Carlos Rotondi, Carlos Antuna.
America: Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Cristian Calderón, Ramón Juárez, Igor Lichnovsky, Jonathan Dos Santos, Álvaro Fidalgo, Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martín, Julián Quiñones.
When, at What Time, and Where is the First Leg Final Played?
The first leg between Cruz Azul and América for the Clausura 2024 final will begin at 8:00 p.m. Mexico City time, 10:00 p.m. ET.
How Does América Reach the Clausura 2024 Final?
The Águilas finished the regular phase of Clausura 2024 in first position in the general classification with 35 points and a record of 10 wins, five draws, and two losses. In the Liguilla, América beat Pachuca during the quarterfinals with a two-goal tie on aggregate score, and in the semifinals, one goal was enough to leave Chivas on the road.
How Does Cruz Azul Reach the Clausura 2024 Final?
La Maquina finished in second position in the general table with 33 units and a record of 10 wins, three draws, and four losses. In the “Fiesta Grande,” Cruz Azul defeated Pumas with authority in the quarterfinals and in the semifinals eliminated Rayados with an aggregate score of 2-2.