Clausura 2019

Javier Rodriguez (L) of Cruz Azul and Tijuana's goalkeeper Gibran Lajud fall during their Mexican Clausura football tournament match at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City on January 26, 2019. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)

Injuries roil Apertura finalists Cruz Azul and América

Liga MX coaching carousel starting to spin faster

Thrilling Monterrey-América match marred by protagonist referee

Visiting Puebla sends Veracruz tumbling closer to relegation

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Alex Mina of America reacts during the 15th round match between America and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Matchday 4: Tough test for Monterrey vs high-flying America

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - AUGUST 12: Jose Abella (L) of Santos and Isaac Brizuela (R) of Chivas compete for the ball during the fourth round match between Chivas and Santos Laguna as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on August 12, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Juan Mejia/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas look to continue perfect season against Santos Laguna

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JANUARY 20: Victor Malcorra of Pumas celebrates with teammates after scoring the fist goal of his team during the 3rd round match between Pumas UNAM and Atlas as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 4: Desperate Pachuca hosts wounded Pumas

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JANUARY 19: Elias Hernandez of Cruz Azul looks on during the third round match between Tigres UANL and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 4: Cruz Azul eyes Tijuana as a stepping stone

QUERETARO, MEXICO - JANUARY 19: Maximiliano Meza of Monterrey celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the third round match between Queretaro and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at La Corregidora Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Maxi Meza scores debut goal late, wins match for Monterrey

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JANUARY 19: Henry Martin (R) of America celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the third round match between America and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Aguilas rout Tuzos; Cementeros steal one; Rayados win late

PACHUCA, MEXICO - AUGUST 04: Jaine Barreiro (L) of Pachuca struggles for the ball against Oribe Peralta (R) of America during the third round match between Pachuca and Club America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Tuzos dig in to face streaking América at Estadio Azteca

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JANUARY 12: Leonel Vangioni of Monterrey reacts during the 2nd round match between Monterrey and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Monterrey look to bounce back against Gallos Blancos

TOLUCA, MEXICO - JANUARY 13: Enrique Triverio of Toluca celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal of his team during the 2nd round match between Toluca and Puebla as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Toluca takes early pole position as visitors thrive in Week 2

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JANUARY 12: Maximiliano Meza of Monterrey fights for the ball with Miguel Herrera of León during the 2nd round match between Monterrey and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Late Leon fightback earns draw, denies Rayados 2 points

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JANUARY 12: Rolando Cisneros of Chivas celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during the 2nd round match between Cruz Azul and Chivas as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca on January 12, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas in 1st place; Cementeros, Pumas in big trouble

America's Paraguayan foward Cecilio Dominguez (C) celebrates his goal against Atlas during their Mexican Clausura 2018 tournament football match at Jalisco Stadium, in Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico on January 11, 2019. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) (Photo credit should read ULISES RUIZ/AFP/Getty Images)

América debuts with win, but Lobos top Liga MX standings

TOLUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 29: Bruno Valdez (L) of America celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the quarter finals first leg match between Toluca and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Aguilas make debut; Cementeros tangle with Chivas

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Diego Lainez (L) of America and Ivan Marcone (R) of Cruz Azul fight for the ball during a 14th round match between Cruz Azul and America as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Apertura 2018 finalists continue to juggle rosters

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JANUARY 05: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey celebrates after scoring with teammtes during the first round match between Monterrey and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 1 highlights: Rayados strike; Lobos spring upset

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JANUARY 05: Jonathan González of Monterrey kicks the ball and scores his team’s second goal during the first round match between Monterrey and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Dominant Rayados put five past Pachuca

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - JANUARY 05: Alan Pulido of Chivas celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during the first round match between Chivas and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on January 5, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Chivas get vital win in Clausura 2019 opener

AL AIN,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Players of Guadalajara line up for the team photos prior to the match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

Liga MX : Chivas, Xolos aim to forget 2018 in Clausura kick-off

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 08: Jose Basanta #15 of Monterrey reacts during the semifinal second leg match between Cruz Azul and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 8, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Rayados face challenging season opener v Pachuca

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Fans of Atlas cheer for their team during the 13th round match between Atlas and Santos Laguna as part of the Torneo Clausura 2018 Liga MX at Estadio Jalisco on March 30, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Atlas eager for quick start at Querétaro in opener

PUEBLA, MEXICO - JANUARY 04: Orbelin Pineda of Cruz Azul reacts during the first round match between Puebla and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Cuauhtemoc Stadium on January 4, 2019 in Puebla, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Toluca impresses in Liga MX opener; Puebla ties Cruz Azul

TOLUCA, MEXICO - JULY 22: Pedro Canelo #25 of Toluca struggles for the ball with Emanuel Loeschbor #17 of Morelia during the 1st round match between Toluca and Morelia as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on July 22, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Morelia has a notion of trading places with Toluca

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 21: Hugo Rodriguez of Puebla struggles for the ball with Josue Dominguez of Cruz Azul during the 1st round match between Cruz Azul and Puebla as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Puebla hosts Cruz Azul in Liga MX Clausura 2019 kick-off match