The Concachampions 2025 has already defined its first semifinal duel, and promises maximum excitement: Cruz Azul vs. Tigres, two Mexican soccer stalwarts, will fight for a ticket to the final of the most important club tournament in North, Central America and the Caribbean.
Cruz Azul earned a place in the playoffs after defeating fierce rivals Club América in an intense series. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg, La Máquina won the second leg 2-1, with an agonizing goal that sent the Estadio Olímpico Universitario into a frenzy. The victory not only meant the elimination of the arch-rivals, but also put them just three games away from the continental title and a place in the next Intercontinental Cup.
Tigres, solid and effective
Meanwhile, UANL Tigres also sealed their place in the semifinals of the Concachampions 2025 after a 0-0 draw in the first leg against LA Galaxy.
In the second leg, played at the Estadio Universitario, the felines scored two goals in the first 10 minutes to put the series on track.
The 2025 Concacaf Champions League semifinal matchup has already been set
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Although the final score was 3-2, they never lost control of the match.
With stars such as André-Pierre Gignac, Sebastián Córdova and Nahuel Guzmán, Tigres is positioned as one of the favorites for the title, seeking a new international crown.
Dates of the semifinals
Buzzy
As reported by Concacaf, the first match of the Concachampions 2025 semifinal series between Cruz Azul and Tigres will be played during the week of April 22.
The return leg will be played the week of April 29, 2025.
Both teams had 8 points in the previous phases, but Cruz Azul will have the home advantage due to its better goal difference.
Therefore, the first leg will be played in Monterrey and the second leg in Mexico City.
Although the exact dates and times have not yet been made official, they are expected to be defined in the next few days.
In addition to continental prestige and a berth in the Concachampions final, the winner of this series will move closer to the goal of representing the region in the 2025 Intercontinental Cup.
Possibly also at the next Club World Cup, if the four-yearly format is maintained.
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