Cruz Azul

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Martin Cauteruccio of Cruz Azul faces the mark of Victor Aguilera and Guido Rodriguez of America during a 14th round match between Cruz Azul and America as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Pedro Mera/Getty Images)

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 25: Edson Alvarez of America fights for the ball with Carlos Gonzalez of Pumas during the 7th round match between America and Pumas UNAM as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Will Monterrey spoil the Mexico City playoff party?

TORREON, MEXICO - DECEMBER 01: Nicolas Sanchez of Monterrey celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the quarter finals second leg match between Santos Laguna and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Corona Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Rayados knock out Santos; Cruz Azul advances

QUERETARO, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 28: Edgar Mendez of Cruz Azul celebrates after scoring the second goal with his teammates during the quarter finals first leg match between Queretaro and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at La Corregidora Stadium on November 28, 2018 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Cruz Azul set to dispatch plucky Gallos Blancos

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 14: Aerial view of Azteca Stadium after NFL's decision to move Monday night's game between Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum due to Azteca's poor field conditions on November 14, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Cementeros solid, Santos suffer, Azteca in spotlight

QUERETARO, MEXICO - OCTOBER 20: Everaldo Stum (L) of Queretaro fights for the ball with Adrian Aldrete (R) of Cruz Azul during the 13th round match between Queretaro and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at La Corregidora Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Gallos Blancos aim to extend Cruz Azul title drought

MONTERREY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 02: Ricardo "u2018Tuca"u2019 Ferretti, coach of Tigres, talks to Miguel 'Piojo' Herrera, coach of America at the end of the semifinal second leg match between Tigres UANL and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2017 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on December 02, 2017 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tidbits and trivia to prepare you for Liga MX playoffs

MORELIA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23: Pablo Aguilar #02 of Cruz Azul celebrates the second goal of his team during a match between Morelia and Cruz Azul as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Morelos Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul claims top seed, puts Morelia’s playoff plans on hold

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 21: Martin Cauteruccio of Cruz Azul celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 16th round match between Cruz Azul and Morelia at Azul Stadium on April 21, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Morelia hosts Cruz Azul with the mantra ‘Win and In’

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

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 04: Players of Cruz Azul celebrate after winning a 15th round match between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Back in first, Cruz Azul try to slow down Lobos BUAP

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

TIJUANA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Fans of Pumas celebrate after their team first goal during a 14th round match between Tijuana and Pumas UNAM as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Teran/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Offense v Defense in Pumas-Cruz Azul

MONTERREY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 31: Team Cruz Azul celebrate after victory during the Final match between Monterrey and Cruz Azul as part of the Copa MX Apertura 2018 on October 31, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Gustavo Valdez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul downs Monterrey to win Copa MX Apertura 2018

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

PACHUCA, MEXICO - AUGUST 04: Diego Lainez of America celebrates with teammate Joe Corona after scoring the first goal of his team with Joe Corona during 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 Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Club America meets Cruz Azul in battle of 1 v 2

Cruz Azul celebrates after winning a penalty kick shootout to advance to the Copa MX final. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul scrapes into Copa MX final on penalty kicks

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

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 20: Diego Lainez (C) of America celebrates a scored goal with his teammates during the 13th round match between America and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: America moves into first as Cruz Azul fade continues

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 06: Edgar Mendez of Cruz Azul celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 12th rond match between Cruz Azul and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: League-leading Cruz Azul takes on stingy Gallos Blancos

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

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Liga MX players with national teams during the international break

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - OCTOBER 06: Players of Pumas celebrate their victory after the 12th round match between Chivas and Pumas UNAM as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Five takeaways from Matchday 12 in Liga MX

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)

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