Liga MX playoffs: Underdog Puebla takes on favored América
The Liga MX Big 4 are still alive, but Guadalajara and UNAM are out of the competition. América and Cruz Azul are chasing the trophy. Puebla and Los Azules met in the season finale 12 days ago. They finished the Apertura 2022 with 38 points, while Pulega was 16 points behind.
Puebla takes on América in the Liga MX playoffs. Pueblan has the fewest wins (4) of the eight participants. Amererica ended the regular season on a 12-game unbeaten streak (11-1-0). Camoteros only managed 9 goals after the break. If Puleva doesn't win, the team might be making changes over the winter break
No. 7 seed Cruz Azul must beat No. 2 Monterrey to reach the semifinals. Monerrey had the fewest losses in Liga MX this season. The last time the two teams met in the playoffs, the game ended in a draw. CruzAzul's defense is beset by injuries. The team will play with a 5-man back line. It is the club's 10th Liga Mexico championship. Puebla takes on favored América. They play at Estadio BBVA Bancomer.
