The upcoming Champion of Champions match, pitting the reigning Liga MX champions against the titleholders from Clausura 2022, already has its guest teams lined up. This marquee clash, designed to crown the football king of the season, brings together the best from Mexico’s top flight and verifies who sits at the pinnacle of domestic club football this year.
The Champion of Champions is a high-stakes contest between the monarchs of each MX tournament in the calendar year. Atlas, who claimed the Opening 2021 crown, earned a berth in this year’s game, but they must face the Clausura 2022 champions, who also happen to be the same club, Los Zorros. In this edition, the duel remains a showcase head-to-head between the champions of the two halves of the year, keeping the tradition alive and kicking as the most prestigious American club trophy on the line.
Historically, the event has delivered dramatic finales. In the most recent edition, a 2-2 draw at the end of regular time forced extra drama into the shootout, where the Cementeros nicknamed for their strong forward play, won 4-3 on penalties. That victory gave them a fourth trophy in this particular competition, underscoring their status as a force in the country’s football landscape.
As the new season unfolded, Pachuca earned their place by lifting the Opening 2022 title, triumphing over Toluca in a closely fought final. With their spot secured, the Tuzos will confront the reigning Clausura 2023 champions, Tigers, who hold the title from the most recent league segment. The pathway to the Champion of Champions is clear: the opening-season victor meets the Clausura champion to determine who truly sits at the summit of Mexican club football for the year.
In this preview, GOAL outlines when and where the match will take place, and who will be on the field as the two titans from the MX season square off for the honor of the champion cup against the MLS champion from 2023. This encounter is watched closely by fans across North America, especially those following the cross-border flow of players and spectators who regularly travel for marquee fixtures in the U.S.
WHEN IT IS PLAYED
The championship clash is scheduled for the summer in the United States, a staging that reflects the competition’s expanding audience and the desire to bring top Mexican football to a wider continental audience.
WHO PLAYS IT
The teams confirmed to contest the Champion of Champions are Pachuca, the 2022 Opening Champion, and Tigres, the 2023 Clausura Champion. These two sides carry the season’s narrative forward, each hoping to add another piece of silverware to their history while staking a claim as the best club in Mexican football for the year.
Which team will win the Clausura 2023 Liga MX?
- eleven%Monterrey
- 22%America
- 43%Chivas
- 2%Toluca
- 17%Tigers
- 5%Other
22719 to vote
- Pachuca – 2022 Opening Champion
- Tigres – Clausura 2023 Champion
Source: GOAL