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Leon fans have had plenty to cheer the past two seasons. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Liga MX at the FIFA break: Numbers

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Santos back at No. 1; León, Necaxa on the rise

Toluca hosts America still seeking 1st win of season

Pumas salvage a point as teenager comes to rescue

Edson Alvarez chomps down on his gold medal after helping El Tri win the Gold Cup on July 7. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Odds and Ends as Apertura 2019 kickoff approaches

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VERACRUZ, MEXICO - MARCH 08: Robert Dante Siboldi, Coach of Veracruz reacts during a 10th round match between Veracruz and Santos Laguna as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on March 8, 2019 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

The Liga MX coaching dominoes continue to fall …

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TOLUCA, MEXICO - APRIL 16: Fernando Uribe of Toluca struggles for the ball with Nicolas Sanchez of Monterrey during the 14th round match between Toluca and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2017 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on April 16, 2017 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Monterrey looks for bounce-back performance vs Toluca

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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

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TOLUCA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 07: Miguel Tapias #4 of Pachuca struggles for the ball with Pedro Canelo #25 of Toluca during the 12th round match between Toluca and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Tuzos aim to continue home-field dominance vs Toluca

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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

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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?

Thomas Buckley
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TOLUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 29: Ernesto Vega of Toluca celebrates after scoring the tying goal of the match during the quarter finals first leg match between Toluca and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: America needs finish to finish Toluca

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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

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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

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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

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TOLUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11: Players of Pumas celebrate after 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 Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Pumas edge Toluca to clinch playoff spot

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Players of Toluca pose for a group photo prior a 15th round match between Club America and Toluca as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Pumas take on Toluca with home field at stake

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 06: Players of Monterey looks dejected after the 12th round 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 Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Is Pulido returning to the land of Regiomontanos?

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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

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Andres Ibarguen of America reacts 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 Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Club America to be tested by strong Toluca side

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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

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QUERETARO, MEXICO - OCTOBER 20: Marcel Ruiz of Queretaro celebrates with teammate Everaldo after scoring the second goal of his team 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: Playoff chase takes Querétaro to Toluca

Thomas Buckley
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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

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 21: Carlos Gonzalez of Pumas celebrates a scored goal during the 13th round match between Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Match 13 – Pumas tie Tigres behind González hat trick

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 06: Players of Monterey looks dejected after the 12th round 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 Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Is Monterrey ready to make a statement against Toluca?

Thomas Buckley
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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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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

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TOLUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 22: Antonio Rios #15 of Toluca 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: Red-faced Toluca set to host red-hot Pachuca

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