Clausura 2019

LEON, MEXICO - APRIL 20: Fans of Leon cheer for their team during the 15th round match between Leon and Atlas as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

No. 1 seed Leon hosts Pachuca in regular-season finale

Jahir M. Martinez
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Two left battling for final playoff berth after Matchday 16

Why Guadalajara’s win against Leon changes nothing

Lobos make last stand vs hard-charging Cementeros

TORREON, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11:Paul Aguilar of America (R) fights for the ball with Gerardo Arteaga of Santos during a 16th round match between Santos Laguna and America Club as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Corona Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

To keep title defense on track, Aguilas must defeat Santos

Thomas Buckley
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AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 17: Leonel Vangioni (L) of Monterrey fights for the ball with Brayan Beckeles (R) of Necaxa during the 8th round match between Necaxa and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2018 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on February 17, 2018 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Juan Mejia/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Monterrey ‘B’ expected to do battle with visiting Rayos

Dan Chapman
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 10: Daniel Arreola (L) fights for the ball with Rafael De Souza (R) of Tigres during a 16th round match between Tigres UANL and Puebla as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Puebla, Tijuana aim to polish their resumés for Liguilla

Thomas Buckley
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OLIVAL, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 1: FC Porto forward Junior Joao Maleck Robles celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Youth League match between FC Porto and RB Leipzig at Centro de Estagios do Olival on November 1, 2017 in Olival, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Guadalajara native Joao Maleck, the forgotten U-20 player

Jahir M. Martinez
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Celta Vigo's Argentinian coach Antonio Mohamed gestures during the Spanish league football match between Sevilla FC and RC Celta de Vigo at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilleon October 7, 2018. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP) (Photo credit should read CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP/Getty Images)

A Chivas wish list for a team that needs an overhaul

Jahir M. Martinez
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 20: Jesús Molina #20 of Chivas reacts during the 15th round match between Chivas and Puebla as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas sink further, but Santos still has ray of hope

Jahir M. Martinez
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AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - APRIL 20: Ventura Alvarado (L) of Necaxa and José Plascencia (R) of Necaxa fight for the ball with Leonardo Ulloa (C) of Pachuca during the 15th round match between Necaxa and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 15 results clarify cluttered playoff race

Thomas Buckley
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Fernando Gonzalez (L) of Necaxa fights for the ball with Sebastian Palacios (R) of Pachuca during a 15th round match between Pachuca and Necaxa as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Playoff berth on the line as Pachuca visits Necaxa

Thomas Buckley
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Jesus Gallardo (R) of Monterrey vies for the ball with Adrian Luna (L) of Veracruz during a Mexican Apertura 2018 tournament football match at the BBVA Bancomer stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, on November 3, 2018. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

How many goals will Monterrey score vs Veracruz?

Dan Chapman
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Angel Mena (R) of Leon celebrates after scoring against Puebla during their Mexican Clausura football tournament match at the Cuauhtemoc stadium in Puebla, Mexico, on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Rocio VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Streaking Leon poised to push win streak to 12 games

Jahir M. Martinez
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TIJUANA, MEXICO - MARCH 02: Pablo Aguilar (L) of Tijuana and Steeven Sierra (R) of Lobos BUAP fight for the ball during the 10th round match between Tijuana and Lobos BUAP as part of the Torneo Clausura 2018 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on March 02, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Xolos host Lobos with playoff hopes on line for both

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Goalkeeper Carlos Higuera of Tijuana reacts during the 14th round match between Pumas UNAM and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Four young goalies showcased their potential in Week 14

Jahir M. Martinez
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 05: Brian Fernandez #11 of Necaxa celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during a first round match between America and Necaxa as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on March 5, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Three teams where Brian Fernandez could fit right in

Jahir M. Martinez
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MORELIA, MEXICO - APRIL 13: General view during the 14th round match between Morelia and Chivas as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

The battle for the Liga MX scoring title heats up

Jahir M. Martinez
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America's player Edson Alvarez (L) celebrates after scoring his second goal against Cruz Azul during their Mexican Apertura Tournament football final at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City, on December 16, 2018. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Matchday 14: Caixinha, Herrera heat up Clásico Joven

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - AUGUST 22: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey fights for the ball with Javier Abella and Diego Gonzalez of Santos during a 6th round match between Monterrey and Santos Laguna as part of the Apertura 2015 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on August 22, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Ivan Villa/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Monterrey aims for vital win in potential goalfest vs. Santos

Dan Chapman
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 10: Felipe Mora of Pumas celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team with Bruno Marioni, Coach of Pumas during a 10th round match between Pumas UNAM and Morelia as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

With Pumas in a funk, Xolos arrive at CU at opportune time

Jahir M. Martinez
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Julian Quinones of Tigres fights for the ball with Abraham Gonzalez and Francisco Rodriguez of Lobos during the 14th round match between Tigres UANL and Lobos BUAP as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres, still in chase for top playoff seed, visit gritty Lobos

Jahir M. Martinez
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Joel Campbell (L) of Leon celebrates his goal with his teammate Angel Mena during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match between Puebla and Leon at Cuauhtemoc Stadium in Puebla, Puebla state, on April 12, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Mena, Montes lead Leon to record 11th straight victory

Thomas Buckley
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LEON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 28: Juan Calero (L) of Leon fights for the ball with Luis Robles (R) of Puebla during the 14th round match between Leon and Puebla as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nou Camp Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Red-hot Esmeraldas chase history at Puebla

Thomas Buckley
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 06: Alan Pulido #09 of Chivas reacts after a defeat in the 13th round match between Chivas and Lobos BUAP as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Downtrodden Chivas host Morelia in must-win game

Jahir M. Martinez
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Miguel Layun of C.F Monterrey (21, right) scores over a wall of Sporting KC defenders during their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal soccer game on April 11, 2019 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Tim Vizer / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIM VIZER/AFP/Getty Images)

Rayados dominate KC again, will face Tigres in Final

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Players of America pose prior the 12th round match between America and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilera stars as Aguilas win first Cup since 1974

Thomas Buckley
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TORREON, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Enner Valencia of Tigres celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semifinal second leg match between Santos Laguna and Tigres UANL as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Corona Stadium on April 10, 2019 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Tigres survive late Santos comeback to reach Final

Thomas Buckley
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