By Gerardo Romero
Apr 30, 2024, 10:18 AM EDT
The regular phase of the Clausura 2024 tournament of the Liga MX ended with an impressive Águilas from Club América who managed to dominate the championship to place themselves at the top of the classification table and with a direct place in the Liguilla of the Aztec tournament to try to win the two-time championship after his conquest of the Apertura 2023 tournament.
During the 17 days of the competition, the team led by Brazilian André Jardine became one of the strongest as it was the team that accumulated the most points throughout the championship and for this reason the Liga MX board made the decision to give him an award for what he achieved in the competition.
Through a statement released through its account on the social network A total of 22 wins, nine draws and three losses demonstrates the great competitive level that the Coapa team has.
The document informs that the award ceremony for this award will take place during the delivery of the Ballon d’Or and they will also receive the prizes of being able to have a direct place in the Concacaf Champions Cup and will also receive the sum of $1 million dollars.
“Team of the season. The Team of the Season Recognition, announced in 2023 by Mikel Arriola (president of Liga MX), distinguishes the team with the most points in the Apertura and Clausura tournaments. It validates the effort, perseverance and discipline of the Liga BBVA MX Clubs throughout the football year, recognition will be given during the Ballon d’Or ceremony and it also grants: a place in the Concacaf Champions Cup and a financial prize of $1 million dollars,” the statement says.
This is the first time in the history of Aztec football that this distinction has been awarded, with which they seek to give a boost to the performance of all Mexican football teams so that they can provide a better show for the fans.
The second position in this race to become the team of the season went to Rayados de Monterrey of Fernando Ortiz, who added a total of 65 points in the Clausura and Apertura tournaments, a total of 10 points less than those registered by the Águilas del America.
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