Let the next one come! Mexican teams eliminated MLS representatives one by one

Cruz Azul, Rayados and América are among the four best teams in Concacaf Champions League. Aztec clubs demonstrated the level of Liga MX. Philadelphia Union is the only North American team in the tournament

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Liga MX teams once again demonstrated their supremacy over North American rivals . After the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions League held three clashes between teams from these two countries, Mexico took the breed and managed to sneak three teams in the semifinals of the tournament .

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During the preview of each of the keys, the parity between the keys was constantly discussed. two nations in terms of football level . However, the Mexican teams did not seem to have any problem registering their names among the four best teams in this tournament.

Cruz Azul did not suffer against Toronto FC

‘The Machine’ reaffirmed its candidacy for this trophy after comfortably surpassing the Canadian team. Those led by Juan Reynoso finished 4-1 on aggregate, leaving their rival at the Azteca stadium without options thanks to a great goal from Ecuadorian Bryan Angulo.

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Monterrey made respect for his house

The Rayados by Javier Aguirre managed to carry out a series that looked complicated. The Mexican team could only draw one draw from their visit to the Columbus Crew. The equality to two goals would mark the beginning of a fierce fight that would be continued in the second leg. However, Monterrey ignored the awards and ended up beating the current MLS champion. The result at the BBVA Stadium allowed them to transcend the round after winning 5-2 on aggregate.

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Las Águilas did not disappoint

The América team was the third Mexican team that guaranteed their participation in the semifinals of the tournament. The azulcrema team came from drawing a draw against Portland Timbers, as a visitor. Under these circumstances, the team led by Santiago Solari, had the responsibility to become strong in the Azteca stadium and move forward with this key. It is worth mentioning that the climate was somewhat hostile since the players and members of the Águilas coaching staff had constantly denounced the arbitration errors sentenced against them.

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However, with a double by Federico Viñas, América set the pace for the series and was able to defeat Portland at their stadium and win their key that ended with a 4-2 aggregate score.

Liga MX took over the semifinals

By the instance of the tournament, two Mexican teams will meet forces in one of the semifinals: Cruz Azul and Monterrey. Both teams will fight for a pass among the finalists of the tournament.

On the other side of the curb, the Eagles of America will face the last American team alive: Philadelphia Union. Those led by Santiago Solari start as favorites to achieve a place in the final and star in a tournament closing with two teams from Mexico in search of the continental title.

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