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America books spot in Liga MX final vs. Cruz Azul

The Liga MX Apertura title will be decided at the Estadio Azteca.

Club America smashed fellow Mexico City club Pumas 5-1 at the historic venue Sunday night to take a 6-2 aggregate victory in the semifinal and move into the final against Cruz Azul. America has long played its home matches at the Azteca, while Cruz Azul left the Estadio Azul at the start of this tournament and temporarily moved into the "Coloso de Santa Ursula."

The matchup had been telegraphed for several weeks, with Cruz Azul the top seed heading into the postseason and America the No.