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Fans in Monterrey got a double dose of good cheer as both local teams won their playoff openers, sustaining a potential "Classic" in the Liguilla.
Thomas Buckley|
Santos earned the No. 1 seed for the Apertura 2019 playoffs, but their first-round opponent is no pushover. Monterrey is a title threat.
Thomas Buckley|
The Tigres are the higher seed in their match-up against América, but a key injury means they must face the Aguilas with a rookie in goal.
Thomas Buckley|
The Tigres and América have been the two dominant teams of the decade and they'll be providing us one more "Classic" before the year is out.
Thomas Buckley|
The Rayos of Necaxa scored three second-half goals against Querétaro, taking a big step toward advancing to the Liga MX semifinals.
Thomas Buckley|
Morelia used a rough-and-tumble approach against León, committing 25 fouls, but they came away with a 3-3 draw in an intense quarterfinal match.
Thomas Buckley|
The Liga MX playoffs are just about to kick off so here are a few numbers and statistics to help you contract Liguilla Fever.
Thomas Buckley|
Fifth-seeded Necaxa hosts No. 4 seed Querétaro in the opener of their Liga MX quarterfinal series, the first-ever playoff meeting between the two clubs.
Thomas Buckley|
The Apertura 2019 playoffs are set to kick off and the first quarterfinal match-up pits last season's finalists Leon vs the surprising Monarcas.
Jahir M. Martinez|
Two more coaches were handed pink slips after the final regular season games, bumping the number of Liga MX managerial changes up to 11.
Thomas Buckley|
The Apertura 2019 season ended on Sunday, but Liga MX teams were not taking a break as several strikers are set to change jerseys.
Thomas Buckley|
Chivas striker Alan Pulido scored twice in the final game of the season to catch Mauro Quiroga and claim half of the Liga MX scoring title.
Jahir M. Martinez|
Santos has been the class of the Liga MX all season long and the Guerreros stand atop our final Power Rankings of the Apertura 2019.
Thomas Buckley|
Monterrey won at home Saturday to claim the final Liga MX playoff spot, while Necaxa and América tumbled down the table to lower seeds.
Thomas Buckley|
The Rayados of Monterrey know what they must do if they want to reach the Liga MX playoffs: defeat the visiting Zorros of Atlas.
Jahir M. Martinez|
The Xolos of Tijuana understand they must defeat Leon in their final match of the Apertura to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the playoffs.
Thomas Buckley|
Necaxa dominated in the 1930s and enjoyed new Glory Days in the 1990s, but there has been little since. Part III of the History of Club Necaxa.
Thomas Buckley|
The Liga MX reaches the final weekend of the regular season with two playoff spots available. Here are four games to watch on Matchday 19.
Thomas Buckley|
Necaxa reclaimed its name in the 1980s and reasserted its standing in the Liga MX by winning three titles in the decade of the 1990s.
Thomas Buckley|
Necaxa has surprised pundits by securing a place at the top of the Liga MX table and wistful Rayos fans are enjoying every minute.
Thomas Buckley|
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