Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 (CDMX) in Guadalajara, with live coverage on ESPN and streaming on Disney+.
- Coach Domènec Torrent left Víctor Guzmán, Lucas Ocampos, Jesús ‘Tecatito’ Corona, Michell Rodríguez and Gustavo Sánchez in Monterrey to rest, with Guzmán and Corona carrying minor issues and Ocampos still recovering from facial paralysis.
- Eight academy players traveled to bolster the squad: Kevin Cuneo, Santiago Pérez, César Bustos, Carlos Frayde, Santiago Bermúdez, José Urias, Omar Gálvez and Aldhair Valenzuela.
- Bolavip published probable XIs for the semifinal, projecting a Rayados lineup featuring Santiago Mele, Sergio Canales, Germán Berterame and Anthony Martial, and a Leones Negros side led by goalkeeper Felipe López under coach Alfonso Sosa.
- The winner will advance to Sunday’s final against the victor of Chivas vs Atlas in the Copa Pacífica Centenario.