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Kevin Mercado leaps into Mauro Quiroga's arms after they teamed up for Necaxa's first goal in the team's 2-0 win over Atlas. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Mauro Quiroga leads Necaxa back into first place

No. 1 Santos, No. 2 Necaxa in action on Kick-off Friday

Unpaid Veracruz players take a stand … literally

Power Rankings: Necaxa must prove it belongs at top

Orbelín Pineda celebrates after scoring Cruz Azul's fourth goal in his team's 5-2 win over América. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX look-back: Matchday 13 unlucky for some

Jonathan Rodriguez (left) and Orbelín Pineda of Cruz Azul can't believe what's happening with the Cementeros. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Midweek Matchday shakes out the Liga MX tree

Mauro Quiroga leaps into the arms of Rodrigo Noya (right) after scoring Necaxa's first goal against Querétaro in their Matchday 11 fixture. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Rayos survive Gallos fightback, return to top spot

Ismael Sosa starred for Leon against Necaxa, recording a hat trick to lead his team to a 4-2 win. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Road warriors Leon, Santos show off offensive firepower

Aldo Rocha (left) is the key link for Morelia in midfield and he'll be tested against the Chivas. (Photo by Carlos Cuin/Jam Media/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Friday Kick-Off: Monarcas host resurgent Chivas

Facundo Barceló of Atlas reacts to a missed opportunity during the Clásico Tapatío. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Monday Musings: Clásico double-header disappoints

Necaxa went to Monterrey and stunned the Rayados, earning consideration for the top spot in our Power Rankings. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Power Rankings: Three-way tie hints at thrilling race

Chivas players mob Alexis Vega after his goal in the Clasico Tapatio during Matchday 9 action in Liga MX. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Vega delivers again as Chivas win Clasico Tapatio

Saturday's Chivas-Atlas match is the 148th replaying of the Clasico Tapatio. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Clasico Tapatio kick-starts resumption of Liga MX

Alexis Vega poses for a photo with a fan. (Photo by Stacy Revere/International Champions Cup/Getty Images)

Three things to watch for in El Clasico Tapatio

The 96th regular-season Clásico Capitalino is on tap this weekend. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Clásico double-header highlights Matchday 9

Cristopher Trejo, left, put the icing on the cake for Atlas, scoring a golazo against Memo Ochoa and the Aguilas. (Photo by Oscar Meza/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Week 8: Idle Santos unmoved; Necaxa, Atlas up

Leon fans have had plenty to cheer the past two seasons. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Liga MX at the FIFA break: Numbers

Star striker Andre Pierre Gignac scored the lone goal in the Clausura 2019 Finals vs Leon. The two clubs renew their rivalry on Saturday night. (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images)

Morelia kicks off Week 8, but Tigres-León is top match

León handed Querétaro their first loss and knocked them from the ranks of the undefeated. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

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

América players celebrate after Sebastián Córdova tied the game in minute 61. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

America refuses to lose, battles host Tigres to draw

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

Pumas defender Luis Quintana knocks down a bouncing ball as Tijuana's Ariel Nahuelpan and teammate Andrés Iniestra look on. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX triple-header fails to supply fireworks

Morelia faces Monterrey to kick off Matchday 4. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Tasty triple-header kicks off critical Matchday 4

(Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Ascenso MX teams win two, tie one vs Liga MX

Ref Adonai Escobedo,. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Refs spoil opening games in Week 3

Julio Furch of Santos fights for the ball with Anderson Santamaria of Atlas during their Clausura 2019 match. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Friday kick-off: Chivas at Puebla, Santos at Atlas

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

Xolos thrill fans with late fireworks in Cup opener

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