• Ramos was initially in doubt but is said to make the trip
• Three Cruz Azul players and two from América ruled out
• The match will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Sergio Ramos, the legendary former Real Madrid defender and current Monterrey captain, is expected to lead Liga MX as captain in Wednesday night’s All-Star showdown against MLS at Q2 Stadium in Austin. Liga MX Commissioner Mikel Arriola confirmed Ramos' role on X Tuesday night. While his participation was initially in doubt, the Spanish center-back has reportedly traveled to Austin and will look to guide André Jardine’s squad to victory. However, the Liga MX All-Stars will be without Leon star James Rodriguez, who has been officially ruled out.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  With Ramos joining the squad, Monterrey will now have two representatives on the Liga MX All-Star roster, as fellow Spaniard Sergio Canales is also included.

  Liga MX will look to extend its strong run against the MLS All-Stars, having claimed a 4-1 victory in the 2024 edition at Lower.com Field in Columbus. However, in Tuesday's Skills Challenge, the MLS side came out on top over Liga MX.

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  WHAT MIKEL ARRIOLA SAID

  Though his participation was initially uncertain, Liga MX president Mikel Arriola confirmed both Ramos’ presence and his leadership role for the match: “The captain of the Liga MX team in tomorrow’s All-Star Game against MLS in Austin will be the historic Sergio Ramos,” he announced.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  The Liga MX roster has taken a hit with several last-minute absences. América’s Henry Martín and Sebastián Cáceres were ruled out due to injury, while Cruz Azul will be without Ignacio Rivero, Erik Lira, and Carlos Rotondi.