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Players of America celebrate their goal against Morelia during their Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Morelos stadium in Morelia, Michoacan state, Mexico, on March 1, 2019. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 09: Juan Pablo Vigon (L) of Atlas fights for the ball with Jose Martinez (R) of Pachuca during a 16th round match between Veracruz and Queretaro as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Jalisco Stadium on November 9, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pachuca, Querétaro stumble, giving Morelia new life

TIJUANA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Fans of Tijuana cheer for their team 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 Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

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LEON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 28: General view the stadium during the 14th round match between Leon and Puebla as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Nou Camp Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

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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)

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MONTERREY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Julian Quinones of Tigres celebrates after scoring his team's first goal over Jose Rodriguez, goalkeeper of Lobos, during the 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 Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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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)

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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - JULY 28: - Fans of Chivas their team in the stands during the 2nd round match between Chivas and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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LEON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 06: Aldo Rocha (L) of Morelia and Walter Gonzalez (R) of Leon fight for the ball during the 12th round match between Leon and Morelia as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Eduardo Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

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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)

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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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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)

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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)

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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)

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MONTERREY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 23: Confetti floats over Tigres' fans during the 10th round match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 13: General view of the BBVA Stadium prior the quarter finals second leg match between Monterrey and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2017 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on May 13, 2017 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/LatinContent/Getty Images)

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MONTERREY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 01: Andres Andrade of Atlas celebrates with teammates after scoring his teams first goal during the 6th round match between Tigres UANL and Veracruz as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario de Monterrey on September 1, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Pedro Caixinha, Coach of Cruz Azul looks on 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)

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