MEXICO CITY, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Club America right-back Miguel Layun confirmed on Wednesday that he plans to end his 17-year professional career after the Liga MX Apertura final against Tigres UANL.
The first leg of the final will be played at Tigres' Estadio Universitario in Monterrey on Thursday and the second leg at Mexico City's Azteca stadium on Sunday.
"I couldn't imagine anything more symbolic than playing in a final in my last season," Layun told reporters.
"I've experienced months of really raw feelings in which I have enjoyed every moment and lived intensely. It's like a dream."
Tigres advanced to the final by beating Pumas UNAM in their semifinal, while Club America overcame San Luis in their last-four clash.
America is aiming for their 14th Liga MX trophy and first since 2018. Eight-time champion Tigres is seeking to become only the fourth team in Liga MX history to win back-to-back titles.
"I am very happy with the possibility of experiencing two crazy games and that we will be able to play the final leg at home," said Layun, who was capped 71 times for Mexico from 2013 to 2020.
"I think the atmosphere will be vibrant in the return leg at the Azteca. People are waiting for this final and we all aspire to lift the trophy there," he added. ■
