All preparations are underway in Mexico City for Sunday night when America receives Cruz Azul at the Azteca Stadium at 9:00 EST, in the final dispute for the 2013 Liga MX championship.
The official Twitter account for the Azteca Stadium posted a message on Friday morning where they announced that tickets were officially sold out.
This has not deterred soccer fans from trying to find a seat in what has been dubbed one of the most important soccer venues in the world for what promises to be a 'clasico' between the two Mexico City rivals.
ESPN reports that scalpers are reselling tickets for approximately $4,000 Mexican pesos ($200 dollars) or almost up to 100 percent their original price.
Restaurants and bars all over the city are also preparing for large crowds on Sunday night as they will be offering special deals and discounts to attract clients that'll be spending big in what should play out as an hectic but also celebrative night in the city.
Local authorities have informed that special operations will be put in place before the game in which more than 5,000 police officers will ensure order and security is maintained in surrounding neighborhoods.
Special attention will be paid to groups of organized supporters. America‘s most notorious "porra" or cheering squad called "The Monumental" has a long-standing history of uproarious and violent behavior. Around 500 police members have been assigned to keep their eyes on this group alone. A mounting rivalry in the last few years between both teams and their supporters has local authorities concerned and vigilant of any instances of violent behavior during and after the game.
A crowd of more than 100,000 people is expected to attend the game in a stadium that is situated in the south of Mexico City. The Azteca Stadium can hold 80,000 more people than the Estadio Azul where the first leg of the final was played on Thursday night and Cruz Azul earned the victory.
It is not uncommon for sporting fans to head to the Angel Of Independence, one of Mexico City's most iconic monuments to celebrate a team's victory, so police are also setting up blockades around businesses and important buildings in the area to protect them from any potential damages they might suffer during Sunday night's celebrations.
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