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Mauro Quiroga of Necaxa celebrates after scoring against Atlas Quiroga scored a second an now leads the league with 11 goals. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Necaxa, Santos share 1st as Liga MX hits stretch run

Liga MX’s ‘Big 3’ in capital coming up small

Gallos host Pumas in game with playoff implications

Leon to face league’s No. 1 defense – Pumas

Cruz Azul squandered a late lead against UNAM and settled for a tie. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Unforced error by Corona costly for Cruz Azul

Facundo Barceló of Atlas reacts to a missed opportunity during the Clásico Tapatío. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Monday Musings: Clásico double-header disappoints

The Aguilas and Pumas will face off for the 151st time on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Mexico City hunkers down for Clásico Capitalino

The 96th regular-season Clásico Capitalino is on tap this weekend. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Clásico double-header highlights Matchday 9

Captain Pablo Barrera laments a missed opportunity against Toluca. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pumas must pick up the pace after FIFA break

Rodolfo Pizarro of Monterrey drives the ball while followed by Andres Iniestra of Pumas during the fifth round match between Monterrey and Pumas UNAM as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rayados go for 3rd straight home win vs Pumas

León handed Querétaro their first loss and knocked them from the ranks of the undefeated. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

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

Santos winger Erick Castillo, left, scored once and was a constant threat throughout the game against Monterrey. Santos won 2-1. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Santos jumps on Rayados early, holds on for win

Rogelio Funes Mori, left, will likely see a lot of Santos defender Matheus Doria on Friday night. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Friday Kick-off: Santos hosts streaking Rayados

Carlos Esquivel of Potros UAEM fights for the ball with Brian Figueroa of Pumas during their Copa MX in Mexico City on Aug. 13. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Week 3: Gallos Blancos stay alive; Dorados tie Necaxa

Pumas defender Luis Quintana knocks down a bouncing ball as Tijuana's Ariel Nahuelpan and teammate Andrés Iniestra look on. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX triple-header fails to supply fireworks

Morelia faces Monterrey to kick off Matchday 4. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Tasty triple-header kicks off critical Matchday 4

Tigres fullback "Chaka" Rodríguez holds off Pumas winger Martín Rodríguez during their Clausura 2019 match. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Matchday 3: Perfect Pumas host wounded Tigres

Amaury Garcia is mobbed by his Pumas teammates after he scored late in Wednesday's Copa MX match against Atlético San Luis. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pumas salvage a point as teenager comes to rescue

Nico Castillo scored twice for América to help the Aguilas beat Monterrey in the season opener. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Aguilas overrun visiting Rayados; León wins at Pachuca

MONTERREY, MEXICO: The players Joaquin Beltran(C) and Leonardo Augusto(R) of Pumas, celebrate with trophy after the game the cup fnal of the tilt gains opening 2004, In Monterrey-Mexico . 12 December 2004. AFP PHOTO/Juan BARRETO (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

From the Vault: 15 years ago, the Pumas reigned (III)

MONTERREY, MEXICO: The players of Pumas, celebrate with trophy after the game the cup fnal of the tilt gains opening 2004, In Monterrey-Mexico, 12 December 2004. AFP PHOTO/Juan BARRETO (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

From the vault: 15 years ago, the Pumas reigned (Part II)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO: El presidente de Mexico Vicente Fox mira una casaca de edicion especial del equipo de futbol Pumas durante una reunion en la residencia oficial de los Pinos en Ciudad de Mexico, el 14 de junio de 2004. Pumas se corono campeon del torneo Clausura 2004 del futbol mexicano. AFP PHOTO/Hector GUERRERO (Photo credit should read HECTOR GUERRERO/AFP/Getty Images)

From the Vault: 15 years ago, UNAM was top of the class (I)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 20: Orbelin Pineda of Cruz Azul fights for the ball with Alan Mozo of Pumas during the 15th round match between Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Season in Review: Cementeros fight back, Pumas roll over

TORREON, MEXICO - JANUARY 11: Detail of the shoes of a player during a match between Santos and Chivas as part of the Clausura Tournament 2013 Liga MX at Estadio TSM Corona on January 11, 2013 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Anonymous/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Focus is on Liguilla, but Liga MX front offices busy too

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

MORELIA, MEXICO - AUGUST 31: Rafael Puente, coach of Queretaro shakes hands with Roberto Hernandez, coach of Morelia prior the 8th round match between Morelia and Queretaro as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Carlos Cuin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX owners set new pink-slip record – an even 10

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 10: Felipe Mora of Pumas celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team with Bruno Marioni, Coach of Pumas during a 10th round match between Pumas UNAM and Morelia as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

With Pumas in a funk, Xolos arrive at CU at opportune time

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 02: Pablo Barrera of Pumas and Miguel Fraga of Tigres compete for the ball during the quarter finals second leg match between Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Pedro Mera/Getty Images)

Can discouraged Pumas recover in time to test Tigres?