Liga MX Grand Final: Toluca vs America

América vs. Toluca: A High-Stakes Final

América, under the direction of André Jardine, seeks to make history by winning their fourth consecutive title after eliminating Cruz Azul in the semifinals thanks to their better position in the overall standings. On the other hand, Toluca, leader of the regular season, arrives motivated to break a 15-year title drought, having defeated Tigres 3-0 in the second leg of the semifinal, achieving a 4-1 aggregate score.

Key Players

América:

• Henry Martín: Forward and team top scorer, he was crucial in the semifinal by scoring the equalizing penalty goal.

• Álvaro Fidalgo: Creative midfielder, his vision and ball control are fundamental in Jardine’s system.

• Cristian Borja: Colombian defender who scored the decisive goal in the semifinal, demonstrating his offensive ability on set pieces.

Toluca:

• Alexis Vega: Mexican forward who has had an outstanding tournament, being one of the pillars in the Diablos Rojos’ attack.

• Tiago Volpi: Experienced goalkeeper, his leadership and reflexes will be key to keeping the goal safe.

• Maximiliano Araújo: Uruguayan midfielder who brings dynamism and creativity to the midfield.

Playoff History

América and Toluca have faced each other 11 times in final phases, with a slightly favorable record for the Diablos Rojos, who have won six series compared to five by the Águilas. The only previous final between them dates back to the 1970-71 season, in which América was crowned champion.