Club America

America's player Edson Alvarez (L) celebrates after scoring his second goal against Cruz Azul during their Mexican Apertura Tournament football final at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City, on December 16, 2018. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Matchday 14: Caixinha, Herrera heat up Clásico Joven

Thomas Buckley
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Aguilera stars as Aguilas win first Cup since 1974

América must beat underdog Bravos to end 45-year drought

Xolos seek payback against short-handed Aguilas

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 02: Jose Hernandez of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during the match between America and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 2, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

One step closer to the double, América eases into Final

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 20: Julian Velazquez (L) of Tijuana struggles for the ball against Andres Ibargüen (R) of America 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)

America, chasing first Cup title in 45 years, takes on Xolos

Thomas Buckley
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QUERETARO, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Fabian Castillo of Tijuana gestures during the 12th round match between Queretaro and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at La Corregidora Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Xolos pay the price for overlooking the Gallos Blancos

Thomas Buckley
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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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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 14: Players of Tigres discuss with referee Paul Delgadillo during a Final second leg match between America and Tigres UANL as part of the Apertura 2014 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images)

América-Tigres clash has become Clásico of the 2010s

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 24: Angel Mena (C) of Leon celebrates with his teammates after scoring the second goal of his team during the 8th round match between Pumas UNAM and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on February 24, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Leon leads the way in our Ideal XI at the FIFA break

Jahir M. Martinez
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - MARCH 16: Miguel Herrera coach of America gives instructions to his players during the 11th round match between Chivas and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on March 16, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Herrera, América poised for challenging stretch run

Thomas Buckley
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LEON, MEXICO - MARCH 17: Players of Leon celebrate during the 11th round match between Leon and Veracruz as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León holds fast to top spot, América narrowing the gap

Thomas Buckley
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - MARCH 02: Players of Chivas reacts during the 9th round match between Chivas and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausra 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Does Cardozo get the heave-ho if Chivas lose Clasico?

Jahir M. Martinez
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 13: Nicolas Benedetti #14 of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal of his team during the quarterfinals match between America and Chivas as part of the Copa MX Clausura 2019 at Azteca Stadium on March 13, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Semifinal pairings could produce Clásico Capitalino Final

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 26: Players of Chivas and America look on prior a 10th round match between America and Chivas as part of the Apertura 2015 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Chivas-América highlights Copa MX quarterfinals

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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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 05: Cristian Calderon #26 of Necaxa celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a first round match between America and Necaxa as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on March 5, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

América struck by lightning in Estadio Azteca

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 17: Henry Martin (L) of America struggles for the ball against Luis Quintana (R) of Pumas during the seventh round match between Pumas UNAM and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on February 17, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Mexico City triumvirate no longer kings of the hill

Thomas Buckley
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Players of America celebrate their goal against Morelia during their Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Morelos stadium in Morelia, Michoacan state, Mexico, on March 1, 2019. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Monarcas refuse to let 10-man América lose

Thomas Buckley
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TIJUANA, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 19: Oscar Pareja Coach of Tijuana looks on during a match between Tijuana and Pachuca as part of the Copa MX Clausura 2019 at Caliente Stadium on February 19, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Xolos look to continue revival; Monarcas host Aguilas

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 26: Henry Martin of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the third goal of his team during the match between America and Pachuca as part of the Copa MX Clausura 2019 at Azteca Stadium on February 26, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Round of 16 opens with drama, three shoot-outs

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Guido Rodriguez of America celebrate the championship holding the cup during 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 Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)"n

Liga MX: Guido Rodriguez Named Best Player

Garett Kerber
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"Marche" has helped América win three trophies while with the Aguilas. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: America has no time to rest on their laurels

Garett Kerber
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 15: Aurora Santiago goalkeeper of America holds up the trophy while celebrating with her teammates after the final second leg match between Tigres UANL and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX Femenil at Universitario de Monterrey on December 15, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX Femenil: America lifts their first Femenil trophy

Garett Kerber
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Diego Lainez #20 of America gestures during 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)

Liga MX: Diego Lainez to Ajax seems all but complete

Garett Kerber
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Renato Ibarra (L) of America vies for the ball with Fernando Quintana (L) of Pumas during the second round of semifinals of the Mexican Apertura tournament football match at the Azteca stadium on December 9, 2018, in Mexico City. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)

Liga MX: America should not move Renato Ibarra

Garett Kerber
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Oribe Peralta #24 and Paul Aguilar #22 of America lift the Championship Trophy after 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 Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)"n

Liga MX: Club America win 13th title

Garett Kerber
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 13: Miguel Herrera, Coach of America and Pedro Caixinha, Coach of Cruz Azul argue after the final first leg match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 13, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: America battles Cruz Azul to draw; now what?

Garett Kerber
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