“Cruz Azul, and I say this with all the affection I have for my former Celeste family, Cruz Azul is already going to be eliminated”… at least that’s what ‘El Brujo’ Álvaro Morales said in the most recent episode of Los Jefes del Deporte, which is streamed on QuéOnnda’s YouTube and Facebook.
The Machine’s unforgivable mistake was to waste the game at home, according to ‘El Brujo’ in his first conclusion of the first leg of the Playoffs between Cruz Azul and Tigres.
Los Jefes del Deporte and the semifinals
The second conclusion of Álvaro Morales is that Germán Berterame is a ‘little step’ away from Javier ‘El Vasco’ Aguirre calling him up to the Mexican National Team, given that the national coach ‘likes’ naturalized players and his performance in the first leg of the match brings him closer.
For ‘El Brujo’, Berterame could well be the starting center forward for El Tri in the 2026 World Cup.
As a third conclusion of the ‘Brujo’, the 1-0 lead of the Rayados of Monterrey will not help him for the second leg against Toluca.
And as a final conclusion, if the four semifinalist teams in the Mexican Liguilla play like this, América, which is already eliminated, “beats them”.
The Liga MX semifinals kicked off with an intensity that promises a memorable final stretch, and the new episode of Los Jefes del Deporte breaks down every detail.
With the stellar panel made up this time by Álvaro Morales, Dionisio Estrada and Fernando Cevallos, the program analyzes the key moments, the refereeing controversy and the factors that will define the finalists of the Apertura 2025 tournament.
Cruz Azul and Tigres sign 1-1 draw that leaves everything open
At the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Cruz Azul and Tigres played out a tense duel that ended 1-1.
Los Jefes Del Deporte reviews how both teams adjusted their approach after a close first half and how goals – and misses – affect the mood heading into the second leg.
The analysis of “Tuca” Ferretti, an old acquaintance of the feline squad, adds a special layer: from the pressure faced by Tigres to the personality that Cruz Azul showed at their borrowed home.
Pundits debate who has the real advantage despite the even score.
Rayados surprises and beats leader Toluca at the Steel Giant
On the other side of the bracket, Monterrey scored a solid 1-0 win over champions and leaders Toluca.
The panel discusses whether this win makes Rayados a favorite heading into the final and how Fernando Ortiz’s team neutralized the tournament’s most consistent offense.
For analysts, Rayados’ defensive organization and ability to compete at critical moments could make the difference in the second leg, where Toluca will have to propose and take risks.
Who is the favorite for the final?
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In this episode, The Sports Chiefs raise the big questions:
Can Cruz Azul win at the Volcano?
Will Tigres be able to handle the pressure at home?
Have Rayados already struck the definitive blow?
Does Toluca have a case for a comeback?
The table holds nothing back: there is debate, contrasting styles and tactical readings that only a team with decades of experience on and off the field can offer.
As always, the audience is an essential part of the episode.
Los Jefes del Deporte invites you to leave your predictions and comments, keeping the debate alive in the run-up to a final that promises strong emotions.
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