This Wednesday the semifinals of the Liga MX begin with the game Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey, in a duel that will face the revelation of the Apertura 2024 and one of the candidates for the title.
The Rojiblancos gave the first surprise of the Liguilla by dispatching the Tigres against all odds.
The team from Potosí won the tie at home by beating the powerful UANL club 3-0 and reaffirmed that it was the best home team in the Apertura 2024. The Tuneros did not lose a single time at the Alfonso Lastras stadium and their fiefdom was so imposing that it took them directly to the Liguilla.
But Atlético San Luis' success is not only explained by its home field. Domenec Torrent has instilled his style in the team and in its first tournament in the Liga MX, it is on the verge of the final.
The Spanish strategist, known for working with Pep Guardiola, was the first success of the Potosí board, which already knows what it is like to reach these stages. Although it may not seem real, San Luis reached the semifinals during the Apertura 2023, where it was eliminated by América. A year earlier, it reached the quarterfinals of the Liga Mx.
Now, he will look to take the next step, which would be historic for his project, but first he will have to get through a Monterrey strengthened after the quarterfinals.
La Pandilla fulfilled their promise by making it to the Liguilla, but their fans are no longer satisfied with this. Los Rayados are designed to fight for the title every semester and their constant failures have provoked anger and mockery in the Sultana del Norte.
🎶I WILL CHEER YOU UP LIKE EVERY YEAR!🎶
— Rayados (@Rayados) December 4, 2024
Let's go for the win, Gang!🗣️🔥 @Gatorademex pic.twitter.com/jWUgDKnQkC
With the arrival of Martín Demichelis as technical director, the team took a second wind, although at times it stumbled, and reached its first objective: Pumas.
Monterrey beat the Auriazules in the second leg of the quarterfinals and earned the right to meet the Cinderella of the tournament.
The Monterrey team is vastly superior in terms of roster and will start as the favorite to reach the final of the Apertura 2024, which would be their first in five years.
Here's everything you need to know about Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey:
Everything you need to know about the first leg of the semi-final between Atlético San Luis and Monterrey
Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey: Where will the first leg be played?
The match will be played at the Alfonso Lastras stadium.
Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey: What time will the match start?
The game is scheduled to start at 21:00 p.m. (Central Mexico).
Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey; How did they get here?
The Rojiblancos eliminated the Tigres by an aggregate score of 3-0 after a goalless draw at the Universitario de Nuevo León stadium.
Meanwhile, Monterrey beat Pumas 6-3 on aggregate after beating them 5-3 away from home.
Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey: What is their record in the final stages?
This will be the third time that both teams will face each other in the final phase of the Liga MX.
On the two previous occasions, including a playoff, the team from Potosi eliminated the Pandilla, which is why they dominate the series.
The challenge is ready! 🔥😎
– Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) December 4, 2024
There are four left and only one will be the champion. Who takes home the trophy? # Opening2024? 👀🏆
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Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey: What are the results of their clashes in the final phase?
Monterrey 2-2 Atlético San Luis (Clausura 2022 playoff)
Atlético San Luis 1-0 Monterrey (first leg of the 2023 Apertura quarter-finals)
Monterrey 1-1 Atlético San Luis (2023 Apertura quarter-final second leg)
Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey: Who is the betting favorite for today?
Atletico San Luis +205
Draw +225
Monterrey +140
Atlético San Luis vs Monterrey: Where and at what time to watch completely free?
The first leg will be broadcast on Azteca 7's free-to-air channel in Mexico. ESPN 2 will also carry coverage of the match, as will its streaming platform Disney+.
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