América, Cruz Azul, Toluca, and Tigres are on the brink of becoming finalists in the Clausura 2025 tournament as the Liga MX announces the schedule for the semifinal matches.
Toluca, the top team from the regular season, has opted to play the first leg on Wednesday, May 14, and the return leg on Saturday, May 17. The Diablos Rojos will first head to Monterrey to challenge Tigres at the Estadio Universitario before concluding the series at their home ground, Estadio Nemesio Diez.
In what promises to be the most anticipated matchup of this round, the Clásico Joven between América and Cruz Azul will take place first at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Thursday, May 15, followed by the return leg on Sunday, May 18, at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
Here are the confirmed dates and times for the semifinals:
**First Leg Matches:**
– Tigres vs. Toluca: Wednesday, May 14, at 9 PM CT (11 PM ET, 8 PM PT)
– Cruz Azul vs. América: Thursday, May 15, at 8 PM CT (10 PM ET, 7 PM PT)
**Return Leg Matches:**
– Toluca vs. Tigres: Saturday, May 17, at 7 PM CT (9 PM ET, 6 PM PT)
– América vs. Cruz Azul: Sunday, May 18, at 7:15 PM CT (9:15 PM ET, 6:15 PM PT)
As both the semifinals and the path to the final approach, fans are eagerly awaiting what could be an exhilarating final chapter of this season’s Liga MX. The rivalry between América and Cruz Azul adds an extra layer of excitement, making this an event not to be missed.