The Tijuana Xolos are gearing up to face Cruz Azul in an exciting Liga MX quarterfinal match at the Estadio Caliente on Wednesday, November 27. This game marks the first leg of the quarterfinal series, with the return leg set to take place in Mexico City on Saturday, November 30.
Under the guidance of manager Juan Carlos Osorio, Club Tijuana has shown significant improvement this season. Osorio’s unconventional tactics, such as squad rotation and playing players out of their usual positions, have paid off for the Border City Dogs. One player to watch is Raul “Pantera” Zuniga, who has been in top form, scoring in both of Tijuana’s play-in matches.
On the other hand, Cruz Azul has been dominant throughout the Liga MX 2024 Apertura season, finishing at the top of the table with a record-setting 42 points. With a strong offense led by Carlos Rotondi and Angel Sepulveda, Cruz Azul is considered the clear favorite to win the title.
The Xolos will need to put up a strong performance in their home game against Cruz Azul, especially after suffering a 3-0 loss to them in the regular season. A win in this first leg is crucial for Tijuana to have a fighting chance in the series.
It will be interesting to see how both teams approach this quarterfinal clash, as Tijuana looks to continue their impressive run under Osorio’s guidance while Cruz Azul aims to maintain their status as the league’s top team. Football fans can expect an exciting and intense match between these two Liga MX powerhouses.
