The Mexican Liga Mx Apertura 2024 regular season concluded with a thrilling race to the playoffs. Ten teams are vying for the championship, promising high-intensity drama in the Liguilla. Cruz Azul secured the top seed with a record-breaking performance, losing only once. Toluca finished second, and both await the play-in results to determine their quarterfinal opponents.
Club América, despite an inconsistent season, secured a playoff berth and aims for a third consecutive title. They face Tijuana in a play-in match. Guadalajara and Atlas clash in the “El Clásico Tapatio” play-in, each seeking to eliminate their rival.
Liga MX Powerhouses and Playoff Contenders
Tigres and Monterrey, two formidable northeastern rivals, also qualified. While their regular season performances raised questions, their depth and individual talent make them dangerous contenders.
Mexican Liga MX Apertura 2024 Playoff Seeding
The final seeding for the Liga MX Apertura 2024 playoffs is as follows:
- Cruz Azul
- Toluca
- Tigres UANL
- Pumas UNAM
- CF Monterrey
- Atlético San Luis
- Club Tijuana
- Club América
- C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas)
- Atlas FC
Liga MX Play-In Matchups and Quarterfinal Implications
América and Tijuana will contest the first play-in match. The victor advances to face Toluca in the quarterfinals, while the loser faces the winner of the Chivas-Atlas play-in. The ultimate victor of this second play-in secures the last quarterfinal spot against Cruz Azul.
Two quarterfinal matchups are already determined: Tigres (3rd seed) will face Atlético San Luis (6th seed), and Pumas (4th seed) will battle Monterrey (5th seed).
Liga MX Apertura 2024 Playoff Schedule
The Liga MX has announced the dates for each playoff round, but specific times and matchups for games beyond the initial quarterfinals are yet to be confirmed.
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Games | Nov. 20, 21, 24 |
| Quarterfinals | Nov. 27–Dec. 1 |
| Semifinals | Dec. 4–8 |
| Final | Dec. 12–15 |
The Mexican Liga MX Apertura 2024 playoffs promise an exciting culmination to the season. Cruz Azul’s dominance makes them the favorites, but the competition is fierce, and any team could emerge as champions. The play-in games will set the stage for what’s sure to be a captivating Liguilla.
