CONCACAF Champions Cup: Revisiting Historic MLS vs. Liga MX Clashes
MIAMI — The CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals begin with four Liga MX vs. MLS pairings. Filmogaz.com examines the historical record ahead of those matches.
All-quarterfinal ties feature cross-border rivals
All four quarterfinal series match a Liga MX side against an MLS club. This alignment has not occurred since the 2015/16 tournament.
- Club América vs. Seattle Sounders FC (2015/16)
- Santos Laguna vs. LA Galaxy (2015/16)
- Real Salt Lake vs. Tigres UANL (2015/16)
- D.C. United vs. Querétaro FC (2015/16)
Head-to-head record since 2008
From the 2008/09 edition onward, the leagues met 163 times in this competition. Liga MX teams have 85 victories, while MLS clubs hold 36 wins.
There have been 42 draws between the two leagues. These figures frame many of the historic MLS vs. Liga MX clashes.
| Total matches | 163 |
| Liga MX wins | 85 |
| MLS wins | 36 |
| Draws | 42 |
Finals featuring MLS versus Liga MX
Seven tournament editions reached a final between an MLS club and a Liga MX club. Mexican teams captured the title in six of those finals.
- 2010/11 — CF Monterrey defeated Real Salt Lake (CF Monterrey champion).
- 2014/15 — Club América beat Montreal Impact (Club América champion).
- 2018 — CD Guadalajara overcame Toronto FC (CD Guadalajara champion).
- 2020 — Tigres UANL defeated Los Ángeles FC (Tigres UANL champion).
What to watch
These matchups shape regional prestige and club momentum. Expect intense contests as CONCACAF Champions Cup rivalries heat up.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates and analysis on MLS vs. Liga MX encounters. Fans should watch for tactical shifts and star performances.
