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HARRISON, NJ - MARCH 05: Santos Laguna midfielder Diego Valdes (10) during the first half of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and Santos Laguna on March 5, 2019 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Midweek musings: Tigres, Santos and a big moustache

Thomas Buckley
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Tigres, Monterrey face MLS foes ahead of Clásico

Matchday 9: Table-topping Tigres take on Tuzos

Enner Valencia leads Tigres into CCL quarterfinals

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA- FEBRUARY 19: Jesús Dueñas of Tigres UANL dominates the ball against the mark of the player Michael Barrantes (C) of Deportivo saprissa, during the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at the Ricardo Saprissa stadium on February 19, 2019 in San Jose Costa Rica. (Photo by John Durán/Getty Images)

Down 1-0, Tigres host Costa Rica’s Saprissa

Thomas Buckley
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VERACRUZ, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Lampros Kontogiannis (L) of Veracruz and Orbelin Pineda (R) of Cruz Azul lament during the 8th round match between Veracruz and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente Stadium on February 22, 2019 in Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo by Felix Cuneo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul scrambles to tie lowly Veracruz; Tigres beat Atlas

Thomas Buckley
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 15: Aurora Santiago goalkeeper of America holds up the trophy while celebrating with her teammates after the final second leg match between Tigres UANL and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX Femenil at Universitario de Monterrey on December 15, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX Femenil: America lifts their first Femenil trophy

Garett Kerber
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MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 29: Jesús Dueñas of Tigres celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the quarter finals first leg match between Tigres UANL and Pumas UNAM as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Cat fight at CU as Pumas battle Tigres

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 21: Pablo Barrera (L) of Pumas and Javier Aquino (R) of Tigres compete for the ball 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 Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Tigres, Pumas series promises offensive fireworks

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Garett Kerber
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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

Garett Kerber
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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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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)

Liga MX drama as two playoff spots up for grabs

Thomas Buckley
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MORELIA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 02: Juninho #03 of Tigres celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 15th round match between Morelia and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Joese Maria Morelos Stadium on November 2, 2018 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Torpid Tigres host desperate Puebla

Thomas Buckley
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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

Garett Kerber
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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)

Liga MX: Tigres and Monarcas try to solidify Liguilla spots

Garett Kerber
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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

Garett Kerber
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 21: Ricardo Ferretti coach of Tigres looks on 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 Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Tigres face off with suddenly solid Lobos

Garett Kerber
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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

Garett Kerber
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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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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 ***

Liga MX: Pumas to be tested by underachieving Tigres

Thomas Buckley
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 10: Antonio Briseno of Mexico lifts the trophy after beating Uruguay 2-0 in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 Final at the Azteca Stadium on July 10, 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

El Tri: Antonio Briseno – the forgotten central defender

Jahir M. Martinez
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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

Garett Kerber
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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

Garett Kerber
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 11: Bruno Valdez of America celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team with with teammate Edson Alvarez during the fourth round match between Club America and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Club America takes on Tigres as Liguilla approaches

Garett Kerber
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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)

Liga MX: Luis Ramos’ Jornada 12 Predictions

Luis Ramos
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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)

América at Tigres tops Matchday 12 slate in Liga MX

Thomas Buckley
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