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América and Toluca set to clash for the Campeón de Campeones title in Los Angeles

Winner qualifies for the 2025 Campeones Cup Will face LA Galaxy Both moved up their Matchday 2 fixtures WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT HAPPENED? This Sunday, July 20, América and Toluca will face off in the 2025 Campeón de Campeones, a match that will determine Liga MX's overall champion. The game is set for 5:30 p.m. local time at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Advertisement It's a quick rematch of the recent Clausura 2025 final, where Toluca defeated América 2-0, ending the capital club's hopes of a historic four-peat. Now, both teams have the chance to close out the season with another trophy - and a spot in the 2025 Campeones Cup, where they'll face Major League Soccer's champion, the LA Galaxy. THE BIGGER PICTURE THE BIGGER PICTURE Club América arrive in Carson as the reigning Apertura 2024 champion, while Toluca secured its place by conquering the Clausura 2025. With the Campeón de Campeones title on the line, both sides rescheduled their Matchday 2 fixtures to square off on U.S. soil, adding even more weight to this high-stakes clash. Advertisement But there's more at play than just another trophy. The winner won't just be recognized as the top team in Mexican football this season - they'll also earn the right to represent Liga MX in the Campeones Cup final later this year. For América, the game represents a shot at payback after falling to Toluca in the Clausura Final. For the Diablos, it's a chance to make another statement under manager Antonio Mohamed and build on their growing momentum. DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? This will be the ninth consecutive edition of the Campeón de Campeones held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. - a city that has become the unofficial home of Mexican football in the United States. Advertisement WHAT NEXT FOR CLUB AMÉRICA AND TOLUCA? WHAT NEXT FOR CLUB AMÉRICA AND TOLUCA? América will host Xolos de Tijuana this Wednesday at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, while Toluca will visit Santos Laguna before traveling to Los Angeles for the Campeón de Campeones showdown.