What do América need to seal a place in the play-offs? | OneFootball

Tonight, Las Águilas will face Atlas at the Estadio Azteca in the final matchday of the regular phase of the Clausura 2026.

Unlike other tournaments, where Las Águilas had already arrived at this stage with their ticket secured, this time they are still playing for qualification, despite being the best-positioned team among those fighting for a spot in the playoffs.

América currently sits in sixth place with 25 points, two points behind fifth-place Toluca, but also just three points ahead of tenth-place León, although with a much better goal difference.

What does América need to advance to the playoffs?

With a win or even a draw, the team would secure its ticket to the final phase, although there is also a chance that by the time the match is played, they will have already qualified, since it will be the last of the matches being played among the teams fighting for a spot.

These will be the matchups that determine the qualifiers:

If Xolos or Tigres fail to get a win, América would automatically secure its playoff spot regardless of the result against Atlas.

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