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Liga MX

Leon had plenty to celebrate during the Clausura 2019, but they came up one victory short. the victory during the semifinals second leg match between Leon and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 19, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Leon shakes off early América goal to reach Final

Thomas Buckley
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Leon poised to reach final. Can America fight back?

Can the Esmeraldas knock out the defending champs?

Guzmán, Tigres survive Monterrey onslaught to reach Final

Celso Ortiz (R) of Monterrey vies for the ball with Enner Valencia of Tigres during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at the BBVA Bancomer stadium, in Monterrey, Mexico, on May 15, 2019. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Tigres face daunting task against Rayados in semifinals

Thomas Buckley
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Angel Mena of Leon (R) celebrates his goal against Toluca during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Nou Camp stadium in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico on February 16, 2019. (Photo by GUSTAVO BECERRA / AFP) (Photo credit should read GUSTAVO BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images)

One man’s opinion: Top 5 players of the Clausura 2019

Nestor Esquivel
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Players of Leon celebrate after scoring against America during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at La Corregidora stadium in Queretaro, Queretaro state, Mexico on May 16, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Esmeraldas survive physical América, take first-leg lead

Thomas Buckley
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Monterreys Dorlan Pabon celebrates after scoring against Tigres during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at the BBVA Bancomer stadium, in Monterrey, Mexico, on May 15, 2019. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Rayados get leg up in Clásico Regio semifinal

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 01: Rodolfo Pizarro of Monterrey fights for the ball with Luis Quiñones of Tigres during the final second leg match between Monterrey and Tigres UANL as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on May 01, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey hosts Round 1 of Clásico Regio semifinal

Thomas Buckley
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 17: Carlos Cisneros of Chivas fights for the ball with Erick Aguirre of Pachuca during the 8th round match between Chivas and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2018 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on February 17, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

How would these two new faces impact the Chivas?

Jahir M. Martinez
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 27: Alan Pulido of Chivas celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the 16th round match between Chivas and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas: Who should stay and who should go?

Nestor Esquivel
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 23: Carlos Salcedo, #3 of Tigres, fights for the ball with Carlos Rodríguez, #29 of Monterrey, during the final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Four players to watch in upcoming Liga MX semifinals

Jahir M. Martinez
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 09: Luis Reyes (R) of America struggles for the ball against Angel Mena (L) of Leon during the 6th round match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Leon visit champs to open semifinals

Jahir M. Martinez
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 12: Rodolfo Pizarro, #20 of Monterrey, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the quarterfinals second leg match between Monterrey and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey edges Necaxa to set up Clásico Regio

Thomas Buckley
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Agustin Marchesin exults after América defeated Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2019 quarterfinals. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilas survive frantic Cruz Azul comeback effort

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MAY 09: Players of America acknowledges fans after winning the game during the quarterfinals first leg match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on May 9, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilas continue their march toward title No. 14

Thomas Buckley
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AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - MAY 09: Players of Monterrey leave the field at halftime during the quarterfinals first leg math between Necaxa and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on May 9, 2019 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

No. 3 Rayados face uphill battle vs No. 6 Necaxa

Dan Chapman
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 11: Andre-Pierre Gignac, #10 of Tigres, scores his team's first goal over Alfonso Blanco, #13 of Pachuca, during the quarterfinals second leg match between Tigres UANL and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres survive Pachuca scare; León cruises into semis

Thomas Buckley
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TIJUANA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Jean Meneses #16 of Leon kicks the ball during the quarterfinals first leg match between Tjuana and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Leon looks to finish off Tijuana at home, move on

Jahir M. Martinez
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Victor Guzman (L) of Pachuca fights for the ball with Enner Valencia (R) of Tigres during the quarterfinals first leg match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Without ‘goleador’ Jara, Tuzos must score vs Tigres

Thomas Buckley
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Cristian Calderon (covered) of Necaxa celebrates with teammates after scoring against Monterrey during their Mexican Clausura football tournament first leg quarterfinal match at the Victoria stadium in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes State, Mexico, on May 9, 2019. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

No. 6 Necaxa blanks No. 3 Monterrey; champs win too

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 27: Jesús Gallardo, #17 of Monterrey, fights for the ball with Fernando Meza #5 of Necaxa during the 16th round match between Monterrey and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Confident No. 3 Monterrey visits No. 6 Necaxa

Dan Chapman
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Players of Pachuca react after the quarterfinals first leg match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pachuca ‘loses’ at home 1-1; Leon flexes its muscle

Thomas Buckley
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Chivas coach Tomas Boy Espinoza is feeling the heat. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas to sign coach Tomas Boy to 2-year extension

Nestor Esquivel
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Edson Alvarez (L) of America and Yoshimar Yotun (R) of Cruz Azul fight for the ball during the 14th round match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Champion Aguilas face Cruz Azul in quarterfinal Classic

Thomas Buckley
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Andre-Pierre Gignac (R) of Tigres drives the ball during the 9th round match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Perfect at home, No. 7 Pachuca takes on No. 2 Tigres

Thomas Buckley
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TIJUANA, MEXICO - MAY 04: Ariel Nahuelpan (C) of Tijuana celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team during the 17th round match between Tijuana and Puebla as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on May 4, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

No. 8 Tijuana takes momentum into series vs Leon

Jahir M. Martinez
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VERACRUZ, MEXICO - APRIL 19: Fan of Veracruz takes photos prior the 15th round match between Veracruz and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Veracruz finishes disastrous Clausura with zero points

Jahir M. Martinez
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