América v Sergio Ramos as Liga MX quarter-finals begin | OneFootball

Under the command of coach André Jardine, América faces Monterrey, defended by the Spaniard Sergio Ramos, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Liga MX Apertura Tournament this Thursday at 12:05 a.m. (Brasília time), at BBVA Stadium. The match is a rematch of the Apertura 2024 final, won by the Brazilian coach's team.

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“They have players with enormous international experience, like Sergio Ramos, who needs no introduction, as well as a very capable coach and a tough environment to play in. But we have two years of work and a squad used to big games, with a lot of confidence and composure in decisive moments. We hope to reach the final stages again and fight for another title,” said Jardine.

América finished the first phase in fourth place, which guarantees the advantage of deciding at home and advancing in case of a tie on aggregate over the two matches. The return leg will be played on Saturday, at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Monterrey, fifth place in the first phase of the Apertura, is led by Spanish coach Domenec Torrent, who managed Flamengo in 2020, leaving little fondness behind. Under Jardine's command, América is aiming for a fourth consecutive Liga MX championship.

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