What do the big four need to progress in the Leagues Cup? | OneFootball

The group stage of the Leagues Cup is coming to an end, and this week's Matchday 3 will be crucial in defining the fate of the Mexican teams.

Today, on OneFootball, we tell you what América, Chivas, Cruz Azul, and Pumas need to advance to the next stage.

América

The scenario is not the best for Las Águilas, as the defeat against Real Salt Lake and the penalty shootout win against Minnesota did not leave them well-positioned in the standings.

André Jardine's team must win in the 90 minutes against Portland Timbers, and in addition to Juárez, Mazatlán, Toluca, and Pumas not exceeding six points, they need Puebla, Necaxa, and Pachuca not to win in regular time.

Chivas

The outlook is not better for Gabriel Milito's team, as with similar statistics to their eternal rival, they must win against Cincinnati and Juárez, Mazatlán, Toluca; Pumas, América, Puebla, Rayados, and Pachuca not winning or drawing.

Cruz Azul

The 7-0 win against Seattle Sounders was devastating for Los Cementeros, leaving them in 14th place in the standings.

To advance to the next round, in addition to beating Colorado Rapids, they need the teams that surpass them to lose or draw, but that's not all. If Toluca, Mazatlán, Pumas, and Juárez don't lose, Los Celestes will say goodbye to the competition before playing Matchday 3.

Pumas

The Auriazules are the only one of the four big teams that did their job with honors, achieving two wins in two games, the first in a penalty shootout.

Although they have more chances of advancing, they must beat Inter Miami and Toluca, Juárez, and Mazatlán not scoring points, in addition to Necaxa and Pachuca not winning.

The big challenge will be beating Mascherano's team without Keylor Navas in goal.

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