Club América and Monterrey will face off in the quarterfinals of the Apertura 2025 playoffs this week, marking the eighth playoff meeting between these two Liga MX giants since the league adopted short tournaments. This matchup is highly anticipated, given the historical rivalry that has developed over the years.
In their playoff history, Monterrey holds a slight edge with four series victories compared to América’s three. Most of these encounters have taken place in the semifinals, with the teams battling for the championship title on two occasions. Their previous quarterfinal encounter occurred in Apertura 2009, where Monterrey triumphed with a 2-1 aggregate score, ultimately going on to clinch the trophy that season.
Recent playoff history shows the intensity of their rivalry, with both clubs sharing finals honors. Monterrey claimed the Apertura 2019 crown after a thrilling penalty shootout, while América clinched the Apertura 2024 title less than a year ago, defeating Monterrey 3-2 and completing a remarkable three-peat.
For this current series, América managed to secure a tiebreak advantage in case of an aggregate draw due to their higher position in the regular-season standings, finishing fourth compared to Monterrey’s fifth.
The first leg of the quarterfinals will take place on Wednesday, November 26, at 10:00 p.m. ET, hosted by Monterrey at Estadio BBVA. The return leg is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. ET at América’s home ground, Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
As fans gear up for what promises to be an electrifying clash, the focus on both teams not only intensifies the stakes but also adds to the rich tapestry of Liga MX playoff history. This matchup is sure to deliver excitement as each team aims for playoff glory.