Monterrey topped Necaxa 2-1 in the first leg of the Liga MX semifinals and now travel to Estadio Victoria to try and book their place in the final. After a historic start to the Liga MX playoffs with all top-four seeds knocked out in the quarterfinals, we have arrived at the semifinal stage with four underdogs looking for a place in the title game. 21 years have passed since Nexaca last won the Liguilla, while it’s been nine since Monterrey lifted the trophy. Both are hoping to end their respective droughts, and that starts with advancing tonight.
Necaxa vs Monterrey (Second Leg)
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TUDN, Univision
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
These were two of the most entertaining teams in the regular season that provided fireworks in the quarterfinals. Necaxa was the favorite coming into the first leg thanks to a dominant 6-2 aggregate win over Querétaro in the quarterfinals. With an explosive attack, Necaxa is capable of scoring against anyone and is expected to advance. Now, they’ll have to do so from behind.
But here’s the funny thing, Necaxa will face Monterrey, who stunned the entire country with a spectacular 6-3 aggregate victory over No. 1 seed Santos Laguna. Monterrey comes into this one riding an 11-game unbeaten streak. The Rayados are red-hot and will play the first leg at home, with the chance to get a big win in front of their amazing home crowd and go to the decisive second leg ready to pull off another amazing upset.
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