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TIJUANA, MEXICO - APRIL 19: Jesus Angulo (L) of Tijuana fights for the ball with Enrique Torres (R) of Lobos BUAP during the 15th round match between Tijuana and Lobos BUAP as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga at Caliente Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Lobos climb after smackdown of Xolos who tumble

Thomas Buckley
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Matchday 15 results clarify cluttered playoff race

Playoff berth on the line as Pachuca visits Necaxa

Liga MX owners set new pink-slip record – an even 10

MORELIA, MEXICO - MARCH 29: Angel Mena of Leon celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the 12th round match between Morelia and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on March 29, 2019 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Mena scores twice to extend León win streak to 9 games

Thomas Buckley
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TOLUCA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 07: Miguel Tapias #4 of Pachuca struggles for the ball with Pedro Canelo #25 of Toluca during the 12th round match between Toluca and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Tuzos aim to continue home-field dominance vs Toluca

Thomas Buckley
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 29: Adrian Aldrete (L) of Cruz Azul fights for the ball with Victor Guzman (R) of Pachuca during the 11th round match between Pachuca and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 11: Surging Cementeros tangle with Tuzos

Thomas Buckley
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Jose Ulloa of Pachuca celebrates his goal against Tijuana during their Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Hidalgo stadium in Pachuca, Hidalgo State, on March 9, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Tuzos trounce Tijuana; América slips past 10-man Puebla

Thomas Buckley
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TIJUANA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 22: Pablo Lopez (L) of Pachuca fights for the ball with Omar Mendoza (R) of Tijuana during the 10th round match between Tijuana and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 10: Tuzos seek consistency as Xolos pay a visit

Thomas Buckley
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HARRISON, NJ - MARCH 05: Santos Laguna midfielder Diego Valdes (10) during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and Santos Laguna on March 5, 2019 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Midweek musings: Tigres, Santos and a big moustache

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 16: Andre-Pierre Gignac of Tigres reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the seventh round match between Tigres UANL and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Matchday 9: Table-topping Tigres take on Tuzos

Jahir M. Martinez
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - JANUARY 20: Fans of Chivas their team in the stands during the third round match between Chivas and Toluca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Matchday 8: Chivas host inconsistent Pachuca

Nestor Esquivel
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 24: Franco Jara of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during the 17th round match between Pachuca and Leon as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Tuzos eager to return to Liguilla after 2-year absence

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - AUGUST 04: Jonathan Gonzalez of Monterrey poses prior the third round match between Monterrey and Queretaro as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Jonathan Gonzalez’s brother Adrian joins Tuzos

Dan Chapman
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MENDOZA, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Víctor Guzmán of Mexico drives the ball during a friendly match between Argentina and Mexico at Malvinas Argentinas Stadium on November 20, 2018 in Mendoza, Argentina. (Photo by Amilcar Orfali/Getty Images)

Transfer Rumors: ‘Pocho’ Guzmán in Atlético de Madrid plans

Jahir M. Martinez
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TOLUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11: Fernando Guerrero central referee gestures during a 16th round match between Toluca and Pumas as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX Players on FIFA International Break – November 2018

Garett Kerber
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TORREON, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11: Oribe Peralta of America reacts during the 16th round match between Santos and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at on November 11, 2018 in Torreon, Stadium Corona Mexico. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 16

Garett Kerber
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GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 09: Juan Pablo Vigon (L) of Atlas fights for the ball with Jose Martinez (R) of Pachuca during a 16th round match between Veracruz and Queretaro as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Jalisco Stadium on November 9, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pachuca, Querétaro stumble, giving Morelia new life

Thomas Buckley
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LEON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 28: General view the stadium 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)

Liga MX drama as two playoff spots up for grabs

Thomas Buckley
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Victor Guzman of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team 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)

Liga MX: Tuzos can’t afford letdown vs Atlas

Thomas Buckley
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QUERETARO, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 04: Players of Queretaro celebrate their teams second goal during a 15th round match between Queretaro and Santos Laguna as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at La Corregidora Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 15

Garett Kerber
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VERACRUZ, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Franco Jara of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a 14th round match between Veracruz and Pachuca as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Pachuca host Necaxa trying to break into Liguilla

Garett Kerber
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Leonardo Javier Ramos (R) of Lobos BUAP celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a 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 Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 14

Garett Kerber
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 23: Miguel Angel Tapias of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a Semi Final match between Pachuca and Monterrey as part of Copa MX Apertura 2018 at Hidalgo Stadium on October 23, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Can Pachuca win out? It starts with Veracruz

Thomas Buckley
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PACHUCA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 23: Players of Monterrey celebrate during a Semi Final match between Pachuca and Monterrey as part of Copa MX Apertura 2018 at Hidalgo Stadium on October 23, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Monterrey beats Pachuca on penalties to reach Copa MX final

Thomas Buckley
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MORELIA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 21: Enrique Meza (L) Coach of Puebla greets Sebastian Vegas (R) of Morelia during the 13th round match between Morelia and Puebla as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 13

Garett Kerber
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 20: Diego Lainez (C) of America celebrates a scored goal with his teammates during the 13th round match between America and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: America moves into first as Cruz Azul fade continues

Thomas Buckley
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TORREON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 05: Jonathan Rodriguez (R) of Santos celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team with teammate Osvaldo Martinez (L) during the 12th round match between Santos Laguna and Atlas as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Corona Stadium on October 5, 2018 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Santos Laguna travels to Pachuca aiming for top of the table

Garett Kerber
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