Mexico dominate final four line-up

Thursday 06 May 2021, 04:34
Mexico dominate final four line-up

Semi-finalists confirmed for the 2021 Concacaf Champions League
Winners will advance to the FIFA Club World Cup
We bring you posts, stats, quotes and trivia about the teams
The 2021 Concacaf Champions League has entered the home stretch and the final four has a familiar feel about it, however, with one exception. Once again, Mexico's clubs have asserted their dominance in the region but surprise packages Philadelphia Union, making their debut in the continental competition, make up the quartet.
2014 champions Cruz Azul booked their place in the semi-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Toronto, while Philadelphia beat Atlanta United by the same scoreline on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s results were equally clear-cut with strong second-leg showings from the home sides as Monterrey saw off Columbus Crew 5-2 on aggregate, and Club America outlasted Portland Timbers with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
FIFA.com brings you the best photos, statistics, quotes and trivia from the quarter-finals as we build up to the FIFA Club World Cup at the end of the year.
Concacaf Champions League quarter-finals
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Philadelphia forward Sergio Santos (17) gestures to the Atlanta crowd following a second-half goal during the Concacaf Champions League match
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Philadelphia Union midfielder Jamiro Monteiro (10) and Atlanta United FC midfielder Santiago Sosa (5) battle for the ball
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Philadelphia head coach Jim Curtin reacts after his team scored a third goal during the Concacaf Champions League 
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Luis Romo (L) of Cruz Azul and Michael Bradley (R) of Toronto FC of Canada
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Brayan Angulo (d) of Cruz Azul celebrates his goal scored against Toronto FC of Canada during the second leg of the quarterfinal of the Concacaf Champions League
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Bryan Angulo #17 of Cruz Azul celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during the quarterfinals second leg match between Cruz Azul and Toronto FC
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Columbus Crew SC defender Milton Valenzuela (19) reacts to scoring a goal during the game between Columbus Crew SC and CF Monterrey at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
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CF Monterrey forward Alfonso Alvarado (99) reacts to scoring a goal during the game between Columbus Crew SC and CF Monterrey at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio 
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A fan from a Portland chapter of a Club America supporters group marches to the stadium prior to the CONCACAF Champions League game between Club America and the Portland Timbers
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Club America supporters gather prior to the CONCACAF Champions League game between Club America and the Portland Timbers 
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Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora (9) dedicates his goal from the penalty point during the Concacaf Champions League game between Club America and the Portland Timbers on April 28, 2021, at Providence Park
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Club America midfielder Leo Suarez (7) looks for a shot on goal marked by Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) and defender Claudio Bravo
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Miguel Layun #19 of Monterrey celebrates with teammates 
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Dorlan PabÃ³n #8 of Monterrey kicks the ball against Waylon Dwayne 
The quotes
"The players deserve all the credit. We're into the final four of this continent, which sounds crazy. Everyone has to pinch themselves in the locker room. Our fans can be proud of their team."
Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin
"It was a well-rounded match, with some things to improve, but it's always good to win. The team rests today and this week and then we can think about what comes next."
Cruz Azul midfielder Jose Joaquin Martinez
The stats
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