And they have also been reminded that there are ‘a curse’ that chases the team that finishes on top. that he eighth place eliminate the first It is not an isolated event and here we remind you of some of those occasions.
Three years ago, in Opening 2021, America He was a leader and faced the UNAM in the Quarterfinals. The university students entered via playoffs and ended up taking the series 3-1.
A couple of years earlier, in Opening 2019the victim was Santos and the perpetrator was called Monterrey. With a resounding 6-3 there were no doubts. Even that clean and jerk helped Rayados reach the Final and win it against América.
Again in the Openingbut of 2016, Only was the leader and León He made a mistake with a score of 5-3.
Another case of eighth-placed champions was that of Saints at the Clausura 2015but before that he beat the leader Tigers with a tight 2-1 in the Quarterfinals.
And if that were not enough, one more for history. In it Closing 2014, Blue Cross finished at the top of the regular tournament and León threw them out after a three-way tie. The away goal criterion made the Esmeraldas advance. La Fiera finished champion of that campaign.
In the hands of Blue Crossafter Wednesday’s win, is whether or not to become one more on this list.
The second leg of the Quarterfinals of the Opening 2024 will be played in the stadium Sports City the next Saturday November 30.
