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Leon defender Andres Mosquera and Santos winger Brian Lozano give chase during the Week 7 León-Santos match. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Week 7: Santos holds firm; Rayados step up

Thomas Buckley
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Leon-Santos highlights midweek Matchday 7 line-up

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

Friday Kick-off: Santos hosts streaking Rayados

The Gallos Blancos of Queretaro are in first place in the Liga MX and in the Viva Liga MX Power Rankings. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Unbeaten Gallos Blancos enjoying turnaround season

Thomas Buckley
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Necaxa has their work cut out for them on Sunday when league-leading Santos Laguna comes to town. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Week 5: Can Necaxa keep up with undefeated Santos?

Thomas Buckley
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Brian Lozano, left, and Julio Furch are leading a potent Santos attack. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Monday Musings: Santos perfect; Gignac a real ’10’

Thomas Buckley
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TORREON, MEXICO - MARCH 12: Brian Lozano of Santos celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the match between Santos and Red Bulls NY as part of the CONCACAF Champions League at Corona Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Santos looks to maintain perfect start to season

Jahir M. Martinez
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Ref Adonai Escobedo,. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Refs spoil opening games in Week 3

Thomas Buckley
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Julio Furch of Santos fights for the ball with Anderson Santamaria of Atlas during their Clausura 2019 match. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Friday kick-off: Chivas at Puebla, Santos at Atlas

Thomas Buckley
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Tijuana fans cheered their Xolos to victory. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Xolos thrill fans with late fireworks in Cup opener

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Nicolas Sanchez of CF Monterrey and Josef Martines of Atlanta United fight the ball during the match between Atlanta United and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

One man’s opinion: Top 4 defenders of the Clausura 2019

Jahir M. Martinez
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TORREON, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11:Paul Aguilar of America (R) fights for the ball with Gerardo Arteaga of Santos during a 16th round match between Santos Laguna and America Club as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Corona Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

To keep title defense on track, Aguilas must defeat Santos

Thomas Buckley
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OLIVAL, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 1: FC Porto forward Junior Joao Maleck Robles celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Youth League match between FC Porto and RB Leipzig at Centro de Estagios do Olival on November 1, 2017 in Olival, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Guadalajara native Joao Maleck, the forgotten U-20 player

Jahir M. Martinez
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 20: Jesús Molina #20 of Chivas reacts during the 15th round match between Chivas and Puebla as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas sink further, but Santos still has ray of hope

Jahir M. Martinez
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Goalkeeper Carlos Higuera of Tijuana reacts during the 14th round match between Pumas UNAM and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Four young goalies showcased their potential in Week 14

Jahir M. Martinez
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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 …

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 05: Brian Fernandez #11 of Necaxa celebrates after scoring the second 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)

Three teams where Brian Fernandez could fit right in

Jahir M. Martinez
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - AUGUST 22: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey fights for the ball with Javier Abella and Diego Gonzalez of Santos during a 6th round match between Monterrey and Santos Laguna as part of the Apertura 2015 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on August 22, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Ivan Villa/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Monterrey aims for vital win in potential goalfest vs. Santos

Dan Chapman
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Miguel Layun of C.F Monterrey (21, right) scores over a wall of Sporting KC defenders during their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal soccer game on April 11, 2019 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Tim Vizer / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIM VIZER/AFP/Getty Images)

Rayados dominate KC again, will face Tigres in Final

Thomas Buckley
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TORREON, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Enner Valencia of Tigres celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during a semifinal second leg match between Santos Laguna and Tigres UANL as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Corona Stadium on April 10, 2019 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Tigres survive late Santos comeback to reach Final

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 03: Enner Valencia of Tigres celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the semifinal match between Tigres UANL and Santos Laguna as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 03, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres, Rayados a step away from Clásico in CCL final

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 03: Enner Valencia of Tigres celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the semifinal match between Tigres UANL and Santos Laguna as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 03, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres claw their way to 3-0 first-leg advantage

Thomas Buckley
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GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Clifford Aboagye of Atlas fights for the ball with Jorge Flores of Santos during the 13th round match between Atlas and Santos Laguna at Estadio Jalisco on March 30, 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

León and Santos headline Friday night Liga MX twinbill

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 06: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey fights for the ball with Miles Robinson and Michael Parkhurst of Atlanta United during the quarterfinals first leg match between Monterrey and Atlanta United as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on March 06, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey aims to join Santos, Tigres in semis

Thomas Buckley
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TORREON, MEXICO - MARCH 12: Brian Lozano of Santos celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the match between Santos and Red Bulls NY as part of the CONCACAF Champions League at Corona Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Santos goal frenzy puts them in semis vs Tigres

Thomas Buckley
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HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 05: (9) Eduardo Vargas of UANL Tigres fight the ball during the quarter final first leg match between Houston Dynamo and Tigres UANL as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at BBVA Compass Stadium on March 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Santos and Tigres on verge of CCL semifinal clash

Thomas Buckley
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