TheCONCACAF Champions League 2021 will bring us another thrilling duel today at the Estadio Azteca between Club America and Portland Timbers for the second leg of the quarterfinals. Following a dramatic ending to last week’s clash in PPL Park, these two will face in Mexico for a spot in the next round. Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about this game, such as information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.
The Aguilas have recently finished their regular season campaign in the Liga MX, in which they finished second and qualified directly to the quarterfinals. Santiago Solari‘s team had a great performance in the domestic leagueso far, unlike in the regional tournament.
Portland Timbers’ situation would be the opposite. Despitethe MLS 2021 only had three weeks up to now,Giovanni Savarese‘s boysbegan their campaign poorly. However, things seem to be working out better for them in the Concachampions. Will they go on like thistoshock the Mexican giants at the iconic Estadio Azteca?
Club America vs Portland Timbers: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Time: 10:15 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Club America vs Portland Timbers: Time by State in the US
ET: 10:15 PM
CT: 9:15 PM
MT: 8:15 PM
PT: 7:15 PM
Club America vs Portland Timbers: Storylines
These two head to the rematch after a very dramatic- and controversial – ending to the first leg. Club America were in frontmost of the second half untilPortland were awarded a penalty in added time. Despite the polemic unleashed for that call, Felipe Mora put the equalizerat the 97th minuteand the series is wide open.
Following that upsetting result, the Aguilas finished the Liga MX regular season strongly beating1-0 Pumas UNAM. Now it’s time for Santiago Solari’s team to step up in the CONCACAF Champions League, where it didn’t impress so far. America got into this round after knocking Olimpia out on away goals. Will they show a convincing display to advance to the semifinals?
Meanwhile, Portland Timberstravel to Mexico full ofhope afterthey snatched a good result in the final minutes of the first leg. Savarese’s side is still alivein the seriesand will have the opportunity to make a huge statement against a powerful side from the region. However, it will need to leave behind thehurtful 1-4 loss at Dallas and take this game as a chance to start bouncing back.
Club America vs Portland Timbers:CONCACAF Champions League 2021 Top Scorers
Club America: Roger Martínez, Federico Viñas, and Sergio Díaz (one each)
Portland Timbers: Yimmi Chará (3)
How to watch or live stream Club America vs Portland Timbers in the US
Thesecond leg of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions Leaguequarterfinals to be played between Club America and Portland Timbers will be broadcast in the US byFOX Deportes, TUDN USA, TUDN.com, Fox Sports 1, Foxsports.com, and TUDN App.
Club America vs Portland Timbers: Predictions and Odds
According to the oddsmakers, the hosts seem to be favorites for this match. FanDuel has given Club America odds of -150, while Portland Timbers have +370, and a tie would result in a +260 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Club America | -150 |
| Tie | +260 |
| Portland Timbers | +370 |
* Odds via FanDuel.