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New England Revolution to Host Club América in Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals

The New England Revolution are set to host Liga MX powerhouse Club América in Leg 1 of the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Tuesday, April 2 at 9 p.m. ET. This clash promises to be an exciting encounter between two formidable teams.

Current Form

The New England Revolution, currently 15th in the MLS Eastern Conference, have had a challenging start to their season, securing just one point from their first five league games. However, their performance in the Concacaf Champions Cup has been more promising, with three wins under their belt. Led by leading scorer Tomás Chancalay, the Revs have shown resilience, scoring first in all three of their victories in the competition.

On the other hand, Club América, the reigning champions of Liga MX, have been in stellar form in the Clausura, sitting at the top of the standings with an impressive defensive record. With a combined mark of 20-2-8 in the 2023-24 season, América’s dominance in domestic competition has been evident. In the Concacaf Champions Cup, they overcame tough challenges from Real Estelí and Chivas de Guadalajara to secure their spot in the quarterfinals.

Key Players

Revolution forward Tomás Chancalay has been instrumental in the team’s success, leading the charge with four goals in the competition. His performance will be crucial as the Revs aim to gain an advantage in the first leg before their trip to Estadio Azteca for the return leg.

As the stage is set for an electrifying showdown, both teams will be eager to make their mark in the first leg of the quarterfinals. With the Revs looking to capitalize on home advantage and América aiming to continue their strong run, this matchup is poised to deliver thrilling moments and intense competition.

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