Juárez and Puebla fight decisive battle for the Liguilla

A life or death duel where each play can seal fate or condemn dreams of glory in the final stretch of the tournament.

The Curtain Rises for a Duel of Titans and Hopes

The stage is set, the air thick with anticipation. The Apertura 2025 enters its final act, in the epic fifteenth chapter, where heroes are forged and dreams are broken. On this night full of destiny, the Benito Juárez Olympic Stadium opens its doors not for a simple match, but for a battlefield where the Juárez Braves will face the Puebla Camoteros warriors. It is not just another meeting; It is a fight for survival, a fight where each ball can be the last.

The Braves, standing in ninth position, are clinging tooth and nail to the coveted Play-In zone, accumulating 19 points that are their talisman of hope. An unbeatable opportunity is presented to them, a gift of destiny to materialize their desire to reach the mythical Liguilla. Your mission seems clear: defeat the inhabitant of the basement of the classification. But in football, as in great tragedies, nothing is written.

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A Rival That Threatens to Become a Nightmare

However, in the darkness lurks The Strip. Although they lie at the bottom of the abyss, those from Puebla have not come to surrender. Their mission is more sinister, more personal: ruin the dreams of the local team. They are the potential executioners, those in charge of twisting the script and turning this night of illusion into a heartbreaking drama. Pressure is not a factor; He is one more character in this drama, a burden that weighs on the shoulders of the Braves, for whom a victory is not an option, but rather the only way out to keep alive their aspirations of advancing to the next phase of the tournament.

This clash transcends sports; It is an existential duel. For Juárez, it is the key that opens the doors of heaven in the Liguilla. For Puebla, it is the opportunity to redeem a forgotten season, to be the unexpected hero who surprises and leaves the last place in the general table. The rivalry between these two gladiators promises ninety minutes of pure adrenaline, a whirlwind of emotions where strategy, passion and a touch of madness will be intertwined in each play. The match promises to be a roller coaster of sensations, a combat where the ball will witness feats and misadventures, and where the final result will resonate like an echo in the history of their hobbies.

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Mexico U-20 debuts against Antigua and Barbuda in the Concacaf Championship

Mexico begins its journey in the Concacaf U-20 Championship with its sights on the World Cup and Los Angeles 2028.

Debut with an obligation to win

The Mexican U-20 National Team begins its participation in the Concacaf Championship this Friday. The tournament, which is held between Puebla and Mexico City, not only grants tickets for the World Cup of the category, but also for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Under the direction of Alex Diego, the Tricolor faces Antigua and Barbuda at the Cuauhtémoc stadium. The team arrives with the label of favorite, backed by its history and the quality of its squad. The match is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN 3.

Mexico is in Group B along with Guatemala, Costa Rica and Antigua and Barbuda. One of its key figures is Hugo Camberos, a Chivas forward with experience in Liga MX. He is expected to be an offensive leader in the pursuit of international goals.

The national team has the obligation to start with a victory to advance to the next round. The contest represents an opportunity to measure the development of Mexican youth soccer against rivals in the region.

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Liga MX: Matchday 2 with the return of Atlante to the Banorte Stadium

Atlante welcomes América at the Banorte Stadium after 19 years of absence.

Matchday 2 of the Apertura 2026 of the MX League will have its greatest activity this weekend. In the middle of the week, Toluca vs. Pumas and Cruz Azul vs. Puebla were already played. Now, the remaining 14 teams begin their second round before the All-Star break against the MLS.

Schedules for Friday, July 24

The so-called ‘Botanero Friday’ will open with two meetings, both at night. The highlight is the return of Atlante to the Banorte Stadium to receive América. The Iron Colts return to the Coloso de Santa Úrsula after 19 years since their last game in that building. It is their second duel since they returned to the First Division. In addition, it means Miguel Herrera’s reunion with América, the team with which he was Liga MX champion.

Atlante vs America

  • Time: 9:00 p.m.
  • Transmission: Azteca 7 and ESPN
  • Place: Banorte Stadium

At the same time, on the border, Tijuana receives León at the Caliente Stadium. The Xolos are looking for their second consecutive victory in the tournament, while the Esmeraldas are trying to score their first three points.

Tijuana vs León

  • Time: 9:00 p.m.
  • Transmission: FOX One
  • Place: Caliente Stadium

Both games promise emotions on a day that marks the reunion of Atlantic fans with their historic stadium.

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Néstor Lorenzo extends his cycle at the head of Colombia

The Colombian Federation ratifies Lorenzo for the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup.

Renewal confirmed

Néstor Lorenzo will continue as coach of the Colombian team. The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) announced on Thursday the renewal of the Argentine, without specifying the duration of the new contract. Your previous link expired on July 24.

The executive committee met in Bogotá and ratified its support for the process. “With this agreement, the Federation ratifies its support for the technical process carried out by the coach leading our team,” the entity said in a statement.

Since 2022, Lorenzo has 31 wins, 12 draws and 8 losses in 51 games, with 96 goals for and 44 against. His best achievement was leading Colombia to the round of 16 of the World Cup, where they lost to Switzerland on penalties after drawing 0-0 after 120 minutes.

“The penalties against Switzerland were the most painful moment because our World Cup dream ended,” said Lorenzo. “The team took the initiative in all the games, we had an offensive and ambitious proposal.”

The new cycle

The 60-year-old coach now aims for the 2028 Copa América – where Colombia was runner-up in 2024 – and the 2030 World Cup. In the renewal process, figures such as James Rodríguez (35), David Ospina (37) and Camilo Vargas (37) will hardly be there. Luis Díaz (29), who scored a goal and provided an assist in the World Cup, will be the reference.

Lorenzo will also trust Gustavo Puerta, Daniel Muñoz and Jhon Lucumí. His historic assistant, Luis Amaranto Perea, left office to coach Independiente Medellín. Colombia’s next activity will be on the FIFA date of September-October, with up to four friendlies.

“Now is the time to recover energy and continue working on the development of this project. We will continue building a stronger team, maintaining an offensive game idea,” the coach told 365scores.

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