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Cruz Azul vs. Club América: Liga MX Semifinals Preview, Predictions, Lineups

Cruz Azul Liga MX América Club América Vicente Sánchez Club America Alejandro Zendejas André Jardine Brian Rodríguez las Águilas
Cruz Azul and América's nine playoff meetings since 1996 are the most of any two teams in Liga MX playoff history. | Cruz Azul/Club America

Cruz Azul and Club América will face off for a third-consecutive season in the Liga MX playoffs and for the second straight time in the semifinals, reigniting what's become the biggest rivalry in the modern era of Mexico's top-flight.

What was previously already a massive rivalry between the two Mexico City teams has reached another level over the past 365 days.

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