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Edson Rivera of Atlas celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Juárez in their Liga MX season opener. (Photo by Oscar Meza/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Puebla starts with a bang, then fades; Atlas wins

Tigres open title defense against modest Morelia

Focus is on Liguilla, but Liga MX front offices busy too

Streaking Leon poised to push win streak to 12 games

VERACRUZ, MEXICO - MARCH 08: Robert Dante Siboldi, Coach of Veracruz reacts during a 10th round match between Veracruz and Santos Laguna as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on March 8, 2019 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

The Liga MX coaching dominoes continue to fall …

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Clifford Aboagye of Atlas fights for the ball with Jorge Flores of Santos during the 13th round match between Atlas and Santos Laguna at Estadio Jalisco on March 30, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

León and Santos headline Friday night Liga MX twinbill

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - MARCH 08: Hernan Burbano (L) of Atlas and Jose Hernandez (R) Goalkeeper of Atlas fight for the ball with Julio Cesar Dominguez (C) of Cruz Azul during a 10th round match between Atlas and Cruz Azul as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Jalisco Stadium on March 8, 2019 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Oscar Meza/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul manhandles Atlas; Tiburones bite Guerreros

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - AUGUST 29: Ismael Govea #29 of Atlas jumps for the ball with Igor Lichnovsky #05 of Cruz Azul during a Group F match between Atlas and Cruz Azul as part of Torneo Apertura Copa MX 2018 at Estadio Jalisco on August 29, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Week 10: Can Cruz Azul rediscover its form?

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

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

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

VERACRUZ, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Lampros Kontogiannis (L) of Veracruz and Orbelin Pineda (R) of Cruz Azul lament during the 8th round match between Veracruz and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on February 22, 2019 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul scrambles to tie lowly Veracruz; Tigres beat Atlas

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

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

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

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

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

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

during a 14th round match between Leon and Puebla as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Leon, Mexico.

Liga MX: Atlas can end Leon’s Liguilla hopes

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

Atlas midfielder Juan Vigon (C) celebrates his goal against Veracruz during their Mexican Apertura 2018 tournament football match at Jalisco Stadium, in Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico on October 19, 2018. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) (Photo credit should read ULISES RUIZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Atlas chases first road win at Necaxa

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

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

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 28: Jefferson Duque #17 of Atlas looks the on during the 11th round match between Atlas and Toluca as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Jalisco Stadium on September 28, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Atlas-Veracruz: A clash of cellar-dwellers

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 10: Antonio Briseno of Mexico lifts the trophy after beating Uruguay 2-0 in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 Final at the Azteca Stadium on July 10, 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

El Tri: Antonio Briseno – the forgotten central defender

MONTERREY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 06: Guido Rodriguez of America celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the 12th round match between Tigres UANL and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 12

A fan sporting a Mexican fighter mask awaits the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Mexico at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 2, 2018. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Liga MX players with national teams during the international break

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)

Santos displaces Cruz Azul atop Liga MX standings