And then there was one. Of the four so-called big teams in Mexico, only Club America remains. Las Aguilas will look to continue their quest for a historic 13th league title when they take on Necaxa in the first leg of the 2016 Liga MX Apertura.
Alas, Club America were able to exorcise their Clasico Nacional demons. It took an Oribe Peralta header, but Las Aguilas were able to defeat rivals Chivas and earn a spot in the final four. Guadalajara threatened to spoil Club America’s centenary season for a third time, but behind a solid defensive performance, the azulcremas were able to come out of Jalisco victorious.