América, Cruz Azul and Rayados play first while León starts at home in the ‘Concachampions’
Concacaf presented the schedule for the Champions League round of 16 and emphasizes that América, Cruz Azul and Rayados play the first leg as visitors while León becomes the sole representative of Liga MX to play the first match of the draw at home.
The Football Confederation of the North, Central American and Caribbean Association has announced that on Tuesday, April 6, the first games for the round of 16 will be played, marking the alliance between Arcahaie FC and Cruz Azul, a game to be played in Santo Domingo. is emphasized. , Dominican Republic.
On Wednesday, April 7, León will host the Canadian First Division champion between Forge FC and Toronto FC. That same day, the Eagles of America will visit Tiburcio Carias Andino’s field in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to take on CD Olimpia. On April 8, Javier Aguirre will make his debut in the ‘Concachampions’ for Rayados visiting the Olímpico Felix Sanchez from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to take on Club Atlético Pantoja.
Cruz Azul’s return against Arcahaie FC is scheduled for April 13, while América and León will play their second round of 16 games on April 14. Monterrey in turn receives a visit from Atlético Pantoja on April 15.
The Concacaf Champions League final is scheduled for a one-off game in October and Liga MX clubs are the favorites to take the title due to Aztec football’s hegemony in the confederation’s main club competition.