On Sunday, November 9, América Femenil and Rayadas de Monterrey face off in the return leg of the 2025 Apertura Liga MX Femenil quarterfinals at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the match is billed as an early final for a semifinal spot. Kickoff is at 19:15 central Mexico time.
The clash between América and Rayadas stands out for its recurrence in women's soccer playoffs, from quarterfinals to title deciders. Both teams arrive on equal footing after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. The match, which decides a semifinal spot in the 2025 Apertura, takes place at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes at 19:15.
The Águilas are favorites per caliente.mx odds: América win at -286, draw at +410, and Monterrey victory at +640. The game airs live on Canal 9, TUDN, ViX, and the Liga MX Femenil YouTube channel.
América lines up Paños in goal; Rodríguez, Mejía, Karich, Guerrero in defense; Antonio, Hernández, Luebbert in midfield; and Gutiérrez, Camberos, Palacios up front. 'Our 11 Superpoderosas are ready for the quarterfinal return!', states the club's social media post.
Rayadas fields Manrique; Monroy, Bernal, Fernández, García in defense; Soto, Restrepo in midfield; and Seoposenwe, Bosch, Burkenroad in attack. 'The starting XI for Rayadas!', shares the Monterrey team.
Before kickoff, arrivals of players and América fans are reported at the stadium. Santiago Baños, the club's sporting president, also attended. The match begins with high anticipation, promising intense action for advancement.