Necaxa

Monterrey players celebrate after Jesús Gallardo scored the first Rayados goal only 10 minutes into the match on Wednesday night. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Necaxa must find a way to slow down the Rayados

Thomas Buckley
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Eagles chasing Butterflies in Liga MX Final Four

Necaxa, aka ‘Road Warriors,’ travel to Monterrey

Liga MX Semifinal Round: Odds and Ends

Monterrey coach Antonio Mohamed shouts instructions to his team during the Rayados' 5-2 win over No. 1 seed Santos in the quarterfinals. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX reaches Final Four: Meet the coaches

Thomas Buckley
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Queretaro players walk off the field at Estadio Victoria after losing to Necaxa in the first leg of their quarterfinal series. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Gallos need early wake-up call against Necaxa

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa goalie Hugo González exults after his team's first goal against Querétaro in the Liga MX quarterfinals. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

No. 5 Rayos rout No. 4 Gallos in Aguascalientes

Thomas Buckley
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Marcel Ruiz (left) of Queretaro and Cristian Calderon of Necaxa compete for the ball during their Sept. 24 match won by the Rayos, 2-1. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Necaxa takes on ‘King Midas’ in quarterfinals

Thomas Buckley
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Alan Pulido celebrates after scoring his first goal against Veracruz. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas’ Pulido, Necaxa’s Quiroga share scoring title

Jahir M. Martinez
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Santos Laguna basically led the Liga MX from start to finish this season. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Santos stands on top of Liga MX, Rayados climb

Thomas Buckley
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Rogelio Funes Mori celebrates with Dorlan Pabón (No. 8), after scoring Monterrey's first goal on Saturday against Atlas. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rayados win-and-in; seeding shake-up in Liga MX

Thomas Buckley
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Ariel Nahuelpán (center) and Miler Bolaños (right) will attack the León defense from the outset. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Xolos chase playoff berth; Quiroga eyes scoring title

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa players celebrate with the Copa MX trophy after defeating Toluca to win the Clausura 2018 Cup. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Twin ‘exiles’ for Necaxa: Aguascalientes, Ascenso MX

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa players pose with the trophy after defeating Guadalajara to win the Invierno 1998 title. (Photo by AllsportUK /Allsport)

Remember when … Necaxa was Team of the Decade

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa players pose before a match at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

AP19 exploits stir up fond memories for Rayos fans

Thomas Buckley
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Gerardo Arteaga of Santos does a back flip after opening the scoring against Cruz Azul on Sunday. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Santos and Necaxa entrenched at the top

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa players celebrate after Mauro Quiroga scored in the first half against Atletico San Luis. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Necaxa, León eye top playoff seeds behind Santos

Thomas Buckley
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Guadalajara's César Huerta (left) chases David Andrade during the Santos-Chivas Group 7 match won by the Guerreros 2-0. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Celaya wins to fill out Round of 16 bracket

Thomas Buckley
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Felix Torres (left) of Santos and Jose Abella (right) put pressure on Chivas forward Alexis Vega during their Aug. 7 Copa MX match in Guadalajara. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Rayados claim top seed; Round of 16 taking shape

Thomas Buckley
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Santos defeated América at Estadio Azteca for the first time in eight games, virtually sewing up the top seed for the playoffs. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

No. 1 Santos all but nails down top playoff seed

Thomas Buckley
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Santos Laguna has been in first place the majority of the season and its 10 wins leads the Liga MX. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

By the Numbers: Liga MX statistics and trivia

Thomas Buckley
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Mauro Quiroga of Necaxa celebrates after scoring against Atlas Quiroga scored a second an now leads the league with 11 goals. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Necaxa, Santos share 1st as Liga MX hits stretch run

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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First-place Santos travels to Morelia to take on the Monarcas to kick off Matchday 15 in Liga MX. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

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

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa fell out of the spot after a draw while Santos moved back to No. 1, a position it has become familiar with. (Photo by Oscar Meza/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Necaxa slips, trades places with resurgent Santos

Thomas Buckley
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Henry Martin points to his teammates at the bench after scoring the tying goal at Necaxa in minute 87 (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

10-man America steals point at Necaxa with late goal

Thomas Buckley
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Roger Martinez is pursued by Necaxa defenders Brayan Beckeles (left) and Ventura Alvarado of Necaxa during a Copa MX match last season. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Necaxa-América clash tops appetizing Saturday slate

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa striker Mauro Quiroga of Necaxa races back to the midfield circle with the ball after scoring against Morelia on Matchday 13. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Power Rankings: Necaxa must prove it belongs at top

Thomas Buckley
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