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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Nicolas Sanchez of CF Monterrey and Josef Martines of Atlanta United fight the ball during the match between Atlanta United and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

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Angel Mena of Leon (R) celebrates his goal against Toluca during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Nou Camp stadium in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico on February 16, 2019. (Photo by GUSTAVO BECERRA / AFP) (Photo credit should read GUSTAVO BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images)

One man’s opinion: Top 5 players of the Clausura 2019

Players of Leon celebrate after scoring against America during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at La Corregidora stadium in Queretaro, Queretaro state, Mexico on May 16, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Esmeraldas survive physical América, take first-leg lead

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 23: Carlos Salcedo, #3 of Tigres, fights for the ball with Carlos Rodríguez, #29 of Monterrey, during the final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Four players to watch in upcoming Liga MX semifinals

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 09: Luis Reyes (R) of America struggles for the ball against Angel Mena (L) of Leon during the 6th round match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Leon visit champs to open semifinals

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

TIJUANA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Jean Meneses #16 of Leon kicks the ball during the quarterfinals first leg match between Tjuana and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Leon looks to finish off Tijuana at home, move on

TIJUANA, MEXICO - MAY 04: Ariel Nahuelpan (C) of Tijuana celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team during the 17th round match between Tijuana and Puebla as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on May 4, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

No. 8 Tijuana takes momentum into series vs Leon

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

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

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

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 27: Alan Pulido of Chivas celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the 16th round match between Chivas and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas climb 4 spots after first victory since Feb. 16

Jose Macias (L) of Leon celebrates with teammate Angel Mena his goal against Atlas during a Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Nou Camp stadium in Leon, Guanajuato state, Mexico on April 20, 2019. (Photo by GUSTAVO BECERRA / AFP) (Photo credit should read GUSTAVO BECERRA/AFP/Getty Images)

J.J. Macias, top Mexican scorer in Liga MX, is only 19

Angel Mena (R) of Leon celebrates after scoring against Puebla during their Mexican Clausura football tournament match at the Cuauhtemoc stadium in Puebla, Mexico, on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Rocio VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Streaking Leon poised to push win streak to 12 games

MORELIA, MEXICO - APRIL 13: General view during the 14th round match between Morelia and Chivas as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

The battle for the Liga MX scoring title heats up

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 14th round match between Monterrey and Santos as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey riding high, but León on historical streak

Joel Campbell (L) of Leon celebrates his goal with his teammate Angel Mena during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match between Puebla and Leon at Cuauhtemoc Stadium in Puebla, Puebla state, on April 12, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Mena, Montes lead Leon to record 11th straight victory

LEON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 28: Juan Calero (L) of Leon fights for the ball with Luis Robles (R) of Puebla 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)

Red-hot Esmeraldas chase history at Puebla

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 06: Alan Pulido #09 of Chivas reacts after a defeat in the 13th round match between Chivas and Lobos BUAP as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 6, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Lobos BUAP move up 3 spots after embarrassing Chivas

AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - OCTOBER 20: Jean Meneses (C) of Leon controls the ball during the 13th round match between Necaxa and Leon as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Oscar Meza/Jam Media/Getty Images)

League-leading León puts streak on line vs Necaxa road warriors

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

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

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

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

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