The Argentine strategist stepped away from his role as coach of America after a painful exit in the semifinals.
The Eagles from Mexico City faced a disappointing knockout in the semifinals once again, marking the third straight season without a title. This time the setback came in the Clausura 2023 when their rival was Chivas from Guadalajara, and the final score finished 2-3 in favor of the Guadalajara squad.
Despite solid leadership at the head of the Coapa group, Ortiz could not guide the team into a final nor secure a championship during his tenure. Following the National Classic defeat, the coach announced the end of his relationship with the club in a postmatch press briefing, making clear the hard decision to step away after the tough knockout against the fierce rival.
Ortiz arrived at the Eagles during Clausura 2022 in a temporary capacity after replacing his compatriot Santiago Solari. Facing considerable odds, Ortiz quickly won the affection of the fans with strong performances, and the board of directors decided to extend his stay for another year. During his time with the team, he oversaw 42 matches, achieving 25 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses, a record that many felt reflected a steady period of competitiveness for Coapa.
Which team will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
- Monterrey
- America
- Chivas
- Toluca
- tigers
- Other
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Which team will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
- 17%Monterrey
- 33%America
- 27%Chivas
- 3%Toluca
- 14%tigers
- 7%Other
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