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Angel Mena and Leon seem to have found their stride, and they'll need to be at their best to defeat visiting Santos on Wednesday. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Leon-Santos highlights midweek Matchday 7 line-up

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Santos back at No. 1; León, Necaxa on the rise

America refuses to lose, battles host Tigres to draw

Unbeaten Gallos Blancos enjoying turnaround season

Cruz Azul striker Milton Caraglio, left, fights for the ball with Anderson Santamaria of Atlas. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Friday kick-off: Tuzos, Cementeros seek road wins

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Carlos Esquivel of Potros UAEM fights for the ball with Brian Figueroa of Pumas during their Copa MX in Mexico City on Aug. 13. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Week 3: Gallos Blancos stay alive; Dorados tie Necaxa

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Pachuca is one of four winless teams in the Liga MX and playoff hopes are fading quickly. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pachuca is on the brink; León looking for revenge

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Julio Furch scored twice for Santos on Sunday. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Perfect Santos claims top spot, Aguilas a close 2nd

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Queretaro overcame a 1-0 deficit late to move into first place momentarily. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Channel surfing with Gallos, Cementeros & El Tri

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QUERETARO, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 23: Javier Guemez of Queretaro celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during the 8th round match between Queretaro and Morelia as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at La Corregidora Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Can Queretaro keep its early momentum going?

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This photo of Edgar Mendez encapsulates the Cementeros season thus far. (Photo by OMAR MARTINEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Cementeros, Tuzos and Chivas face must-win games

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Tijuana fans cheered their Xolos to victory. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Xolos thrill fans with late fireworks in Cup opener

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Pachuca's Marvin Cabrera, Gabriel Caballero and Jaime Correa celebrate their victory against America in the Clausura 2007 Final. AFP PHOTO/Luis ACOSTA (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images)

Tuzos close out Dream Decade with treble in 2007

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Pachuca captain Alberto Rodriguez holds the trophy after the Tuzos defeated the Tigres to win the Liga MX Invierno 2001 title. AFP PHOTO/Omar TORRES / AFP / Omar TORRES (Photo credit should read OMAR TORRES/AFP/Getty Images)

Dream decade for Pachuca began with 1999 title

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Gabriel Achilier of Morelia tackles the ball away from Ian Torres of Atlas during their Matchday 2 game in Morelia. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Zorros outfox Morelia; Veracruz battles Tuzos to draw

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Victor Guzman celebrates after scoring his team's eighth goal against Veracruz on April 13, 2019. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

In Matchday 2, Veracruz to make Apertura debut

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Renato Ibarra holds off Carlos Rodriguez during first-half action. Ibarra provided two assists and created a penalty for America in the team's 4-2 win. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Reflections on Matchday 1: America, Leon pass first tests

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Nico Castillo scored twice for América to help the Aguilas beat Monterrey in the season opener. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Aguilas overrun visiting Rayados; León wins at Pachuca

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Miguel Herrera of Leon fights for the ball with Franco Jara of Pachuca. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Last season’s No. 1, Leon, visits Pachuca in opener

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The Tigres won the Liga MX Clausura 2019 trophy. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Guido Rodríguez named best in Liga MX … again

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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

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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

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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

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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

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LEON, MEXICO - MAY 04: Players of Leon pose prior the 17th round match between Leon and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausra 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 4, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León remains firmly in top spot, Tijuana rises to No. 7

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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

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Detail of the Liga MX championship trophy prior the final second leg match between Cruz Azul and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Seeds 3 through 8 up for grabs as Clausura wraps up

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MORELIA, MEXICO - APRIL 26: Gabriel Achilier (L) of Morelia fights for the ball with Jesus Angulo (R) of Tijuana during the 16th round match between Morelia and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on April 26, 2019 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Two left battling for final playoff berth after Matchday 16

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