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Liga MX

Santos Laguna winger Brian Lozano had 9 of his team's 40 goals this season. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

By the Numbers: Liga MX quarterfinals edition

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Necaxa takes on ‘King Midas’ in quarterfinals

Leon visits Monarcas to kick off quarterfinals

Tuzos, Xolos spin the Liga MX coaching carousel

Pachuca striker Franco Jara (right) chases Guadalajara's Alan Pulido during a Liga MX match in February. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Liga MX strikers on the move … including Pulido?

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Alan Pulido celebrates after scoring his first goal against Veracruz. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas’ Pulido, Necaxa’s Quiroga share scoring title

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Santos Laguna basically led the Liga MX from start to finish this season. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Santos stands on top of Liga MX, Rayados climb

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Rogelio Funes Mori celebrates with Dorlan Pabón (No. 8), after scoring Monterrey's first goal on Saturday against Atlas. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rayados win-and-in; seeding shake-up in Liga MX

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Atlas can play the spoiler and ruin the Rayados' season with a win in Monterrey. (Photo by Oscar Meza/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Rayados control own destiny at home vs Atlas

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Ariel Nahuelpán (center) and Miler Bolaños (right) will attack the León defense from the outset. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Xolos chase playoff berth; Quiroga eyes scoring title

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Necaxa players celebrate with the Copa MX trophy after defeating Toluca to win the Clausura 2018 Cup. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Twin ‘exiles’ for Necaxa: Aguascalientes, Ascenso MX

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Leon knocked Tijuana out of the playoffs last season and the Xolos need to take revenge or miss out on the Liguilla this time around. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Two playoff spots on offer on final Liga MX matchday

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Necaxa players pose with the trophy after defeating Guadalajara to win the Invierno 1998 title. (Photo by AllsportUK /Allsport)

Remember when … Necaxa was Team of the Decade

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Necaxa players pose before a match at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

AP19 exploits stir up fond memories for Rayos fans

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A familiar scene during the Apertura 2019: Cruz Azul players trudging off after a loss. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX also-rans prepare for busy winter

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Monterrey striker Rogelio Funes Mori (right) scores as Seth Sinovic of Sporting KC tries to block his shot during their Concacaf Champions League semifinal earlier this year. (Photo by TIM VIZER/AFP via Getty Images)

MLS and Liga MX set to play an All-Star game

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Mexico players celebrate their penalty shootout victory over Holland at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Mini-Tri makes Under-17 final. And after that?

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Alan Pulido celebrates after scoring Guadalajara's third goal against Queretaro in their Matchday 18 contest. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas fans hoping for a miracle on final weekend

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Gerardo Arteaga of Santos does a back flip after opening the scoring against Cruz Azul on Sunday. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Santos and Necaxa entrenched at the top

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Pumas right back Alan Mozo had a good game but it wasn't enough. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pumas, Cementeros come up short in the clutch

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Necaxa players celebrate after Mauro Quiroga scored in the first half against Atletico San Luis. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Necaxa, León eye top playoff seeds behind Santos

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LEON, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 16: Rodrigo Salinas (L) of Toluca and Joel Campbell (R) of Leon compete for the ball during the seventh round match Leon and Toluca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Leon eyes Toluca as stepping stone to Liguilla

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Isaac Brizuela and the Chivas know they must beeat Queretaro or kiss their playoff dreams goodbye. (Photo by Cesar Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas must defeat Queretaro and hope for help

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Edison Flores of Morelia celebrates after scoring for the Monarcas in his team's 2-2 draw against first place Santos Laguna. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Morelia, Xolos can make short work of playoff race

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Guadalajara's César Huerta (left) chases David Andrade during the Santos-Chivas Group 7 match won by the Guerreros 2-0. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Celaya wins to fill out Round of 16 bracket

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Felix Torres (left) of Santos and Jose Abella (right) put pressure on Chivas forward Alexis Vega during their Aug. 7 Copa MX match in Guadalajara. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Rayados claim top seed; Round of 16 taking shape

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Javier "Chofis" Lopez (left) and Alan Pulido celebrate a Guadalajara goal against Toluca. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Chivas fighting to avoid setting record for futility

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Santos defeated América at Estadio Azteca for the first time in eight games, virtually sewing up the top seed for the playoffs. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

No. 1 Santos all but nails down top playoff seed

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