What do the big four need to progress in the Leagues Cup?

The group stage of the Leagues Cup is about to end, and Matchday 3 this Tuesday will be crucial in determining the fate of the Mexican teams.

Today, at OneFootball, we tell you what América, Chivas, Cruz Azul, and Pumas need to advance to the next stage.  

América

No importa dónde. Importa cómo lo vives. 💙💛

¡Ven con nosotros a @LeaguesCup! 🎟️ https://t.co/K2hWYENcyVpic.twitter.com/60TsiDDYMt

— Club América (@ClubAmerica) August 5, 2025

The scenario is not the best for the Eagles, as the defeat against Real Salt Lake and the penalty shootout victory against Minnesota did not leave them well placed in the standings. 

The team led by André Jardine must win in the established 90 minutes against Portland Timbers and, in addition, Juárez, Mazatlán, Toluca, and Pumas must not exceed six points and Puebla, Necaxa, and Pachuca must not win in regulation time.

Chivas

Termina el partido en Charlotte.

Nos quedamos con dos puntos esta noche. pic.twitter.com/iTfzbIyWge

— CHIVAS (@Chivas) August 4, 2025

The outlook is no better for Gabriel Milito's team, as with similar stats to their eternal rival, they must win against Cincinnati and Juárez, Mazatlán, Toluca; Pumas, América, Puebla, Rayados, and Pachuca must not win or draw.

Cruz Azul

Nuestro siguiente encuentro en @LeaguesCup:

🆚 @ColoradoRapids
📆 7 de agosto
🏟️ Dignity Health Sports Park
⏰ 5:30 (Los Ángeles) - 6:30 (CDMX)
📺 @AppleTV#MLSSeasonPasspic.twitter.com/fcDFb9gfF8

— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) August 5, 2025

The 7-0 against Seattle Sounders was devastating for the cement producers, as it left them in fourteenth place in the standings.

To advance to the next round, in addition to beating Colorado Rapids, they need the teams above them to lose or draw, but that's not all. If Toluca, Mazatlán, Pumas, and Juárez do not lose, the celestials would say goodbye to the competition before playing Matchday 3. 

Pumas

Adiós Orlando 👋
🙋‍♂️ Hola Miami #UnidosPorLaHistoriapic.twitter.com/y0Mb57UOnO

— PUMAS (@PumasMX) August 5, 2025

The auriazules are the only ones of the big four who did their homework with honors, as they achieved two victories in two games, the first on penalties.

Although they have more chances to advance, they must beat Inter Miami and Toluca, Juárez, and Mazatlán must not score points, in addition to Necaxa and Pachuca not winning. 

The big challenge will be to beat Mascherano's team without Keylor Navas. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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