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Clausura Final: Club America Secure Back-To-Back Title - In Pics

Mexican club Club America secured their back-to-back championships as they defeated fellow rivals Cruz Azul 1-0 in the second leg and with aggregate win of 2-1 in the 2024 Clausura final. The first leg had ended in a draw with both sides ending 1-1 apiece at Cruz Azul's Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. A 78th spot-kick by Henry Martin calmed the nerves in the home stadium and the staff as America won the title. The final victory sees Club America extend their record tally of 15 titles to their name. Chivas are second with 12 titles whereas Toluca are third with 10 and Cruz Azul in fourth with nine.

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Clausura Final: Club America vs Cruz Azul | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo

America's team captain Henry Martin lifts the trophies after winning the Mexican soccer league final against Cruz Azul at Azteca stadium in Mexico City. American won 1-0.

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America's coach Andre Jardine | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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America's coach Andre Jardine celebrates after winning the Mexican soccer league final against Cruz Azul at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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America's team captain Henry Martin | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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America's team captain Henry Martin lifts the trophies after winning the Mexican soccer league final against Cruz Azul at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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America's Diego Valdes | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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America's Diego Valdes celebrates after winning the Mexican soccer league final against Cruz Azul at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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Mexican soccer league final: Cruz Azul vs America | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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Cruz Azul's players appeal to referee Marco Ortiz after he awards a penalty to America during the Mexican soccer league final second leg match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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Referee Marco Ortiz awards America a penalty | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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Referee Marco Ortiz awards America a penalty after a VAR review during the Mexican soccer league final second leg match against Cruz Azul at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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Cruz Azul's players with second place medal | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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Cruz Azul's players stand on the pitch with their second place medals after losing 0-1 against America during the Mexican soccer league final second leg match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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Julian Quinonez and Willer Ditta fights for the ball | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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America's Julian Quinonez, right, and Cruz Azul's Willer Ditta compete for the ball during the Mexican soccer league final second leg match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

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America vs Cruz Azul Mexican soccer league final | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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America's Alvaro Fidalgo, right, blocks a shot by Cruz Azul's Ignacio Rivero during the Mexican soccer league final second leg match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City.