Necaxa

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 27: Jesús Gallardo, #17 of Monterrey, fights for the ball with Fernando Meza #5 of Necaxa during the 16th round match between Monterrey and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Confident No. 3 Monterrey visits No. 6 Necaxa

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Monterrey ‘B’ expected to do battle with visiting Rayos

TIJUANA, MEXICO - APRIL 19: Jesus Angulo (L) of Tijuana fights for the ball with Enrique Torres (R) of Lobos BUAP during the 15th round match between Tijuana and Lobos BUAP as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga at Caliente Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Lobos climb after smackdown of Xolos who tumble

AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - APRIL 20: Ventura Alvarado (L) of Necaxa and José Plascencia (R) of Necaxa fight for the ball with Leonardo Ulloa (C) of Pachuca during the 15th round match between Necaxa and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 15 results clarify cluttered playoff race

PACHUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Fernando Gonzalez (L) of Necaxa fights for the ball with Sebastian Palacios (R) of Pachuca 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)

Playoff berth on the line as Pachuca visits Necaxa

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 05: Brian Fernandez #11 of Necaxa celebrates after scoring the second 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)

Three teams where Brian Fernandez could fit right in

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

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

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

Joel Campbell of Leon celebrates his goal against Lobos Buap during their Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Universitario Buap stadium in Puebla, Puebla state, Mexico, on March 10, 2019. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

León retains grip on top spot, pushes win streak to 7

TOLUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 22: Osvaldo Gonzalez #4 of Toluca struggles for the ball with Fernando Gonzalez #24 of Necaxa during the 10th round match between Toluca and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Matchday 10: Can Necaxa avoid a letdown vs Toluca?

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

AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Edgar Mendez (L) of Cruz Azul fights for the ball with Manuel Mayorga (R) of Necaxa during the 9th round match between Necaxa and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Rayos visit Cruz Azul in must-win game for both clubs

PACHUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Hugo Gonzalez of Necaxa reacts after receiving a goal 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: Rayos hope to recover from disastrous Apertura 2018

VERACRUZ, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 09: Daniel Villalva of Queretaro reacts during a 16th round match between Veracruz and Queretaro as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on November 9, 2018 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Querétaro desperate for win vs dispirited Rayos

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)

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PACHUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Hugo Gonzalez of Necaxa reacts after receiving a goal 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: Monterrey pays visit to Necaxa club in disarray

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)

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VERACRUZ, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Franco Jara of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a 14th round match between Veracruz and Pachuca as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Pachuca host Necaxa trying to break into Liguilla

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)

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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)

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