Who will face off in the Liga MX Final 2023? When is Chivas vs Tigres?
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The final of Liga MX in 2023 is going to be contested between Chivas de Guadalajara and Tigres, meaning one of Mexico’s biggest sides will be crowned champions.
Despite their stature, Tigres were something of a dark horse to reach the final as they were only seventh in the table during the regular season.
Tigres’ route to the Liga MX Final
Tigres’ road to the final began in the playoffs when they faced Puebla, whom they knocked out 1-0. In the quarter-finals, they defeated Toluca 5-4 on aggregate.
In the semi-final, Robert Dante Siboldi’s side overcame Victor Manuel Vucetich’s Monterrey 2-1 on aggregate in the Clasico Regio.
Chivas’ route to the Liga MX Final
Chivas qualified directly for the post-season as third in the overall standings. Veljko Paunovic’s team had a Clasico Tapatio in the quarter-finals, where they defeated Atlas 1-1 on aggregate.
In the semi-final they had one more derby, the Clasico Nacional, where they ultimately eliminated Club America 3-2 on aggregate.
When and where will Chivas vs Tigres be played?
The first leg of the Liga MX Final will take place at the Estadio Universitario in the Sultana del Norte on Thursday, May 25.
Due to the position in the table, the return leg will be at the Estadio Akron, home of Chivas, on Sunday, May 28.
It promises to be a thrilling contest and it could go down to the wire, with both of these teams having already pulled off comebacks to even reach the final.
Neither side was a major favourite to go all the way, so they won’t know want to fall at the last hurdle after having come so far.