CINCINNATI (WCMH) -- The first "Hell is Real" playoff series in two years is starting Monday as the Columbus Crew take on FC Cincinnati in the first round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Monday night is game one of the best-of-three series from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati before game two on Sunday in Columbus. If the teams finish Monday night's game tied after regulation, it will go straight to penalty kicks.

The seven-seeded Crew will be looking to continue its dominance in the rivalry but enter after just winning two of its last 10 MLS games. FC Cincinnati is in its fourth straight playoffs and look for revenge after losing the 2023 Eastern Conference final to Columbus in the Queen City.

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