Necaxa

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

Mena scores twice to extend León win streak to 9 games

León holds fast to top spot, América narrowing the gap

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)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 16

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)

Liga MX: VLMX Power Rankings – Jornada 15

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)

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

TOLUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 22: Marcelo Michel Leano, Coach of Necaxa looks on 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 Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Necaxa fires coach Michel as season slips away

TOLUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 22: Hugo Gonzalez #1 of Necaxa gestures during the 10th round match between Toluca and Necaxa as part off the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Necaxa hosts León as both see playoff dreams fading

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

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 30: Goalkeeper Raul Gudiño of Chivas reacts during the 11th round match between America and Chivas as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Luis Ramos’ Jornada 12 Predictions

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 30: An eagle, the mascot of America, flyes over the stadium during the 11th round match between America and Chivas as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

América at Tigres tops Matchday 12 slate in Liga MX

PACHUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 29: Victor Guzman (L) of Pachuca fights for the ball with Adrian Aldrete (R) of Cruz Azul during the 11th round match between Pachuca and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Pachuca spanks league-leading Cruz Azul; Atlas wins

GLENDALE, AZ - JULY 19: Fans cheer during the International Champions Cup game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on July 19, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for International Champions Cup)

Liga MX: VLMX Garett Kerber’s Jornada 11 Predictions

PACHUCA, MEXICO - AUGUST 04: Players of America show gratitude to the fans the third round match between Pachuca and Club America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: VLMX Luis Ramos’ Jornada 11 Predictions

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 24: Pablo Aguilar of America (L) fights for the ball with Alan Pulido of Chivas (R) during the quarter finals first leg match between America and Chivas as part of the Torneo Apertura 2016 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on November 24, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images)

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