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Tigres' Andre Pierre Gignac celebrates after scoring against Pachuca during the second leg quarterfinal of the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament football match at the Universitario stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, on May 11, 2019. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Clausura 2019 Final, Leon v Tigres: Mena vs Gignac

Guzmán, Tigres survive Monterrey onslaught to reach Final

Tigres face daunting task against Rayados in semifinals

Rayados get leg up in Clásico Regio semifinal

MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 01: Rodolfo Pizarro of Monterrey fights for the ball with Luis Quiñones of Tigres during the final second leg match between Monterrey and Tigres UANL as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on May 01, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey hosts Round 1 of Clásico Regio semifinal

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 23: Carlos Salcedo, #3 of Tigres, fights for the ball with Carlos Rodríguez, #29 of Monterrey, during the final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Four players to watch in upcoming Liga MX semifinals

MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 11: Andre-Pierre Gignac, #10 of Tigres, scores his team's first goal over Alfonso Blanco, #13 of Pachuca, during the quarterfinals second leg match between Tigres UANL and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres survive Pachuca scare; León cruises into semis

PACHUCA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Victor Guzman (L) of Pachuca fights for the ball with Enner Valencia (R) of Tigres during the quarterfinals first leg match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Without ‘goleador’ Jara, Tuzos must score vs Tigres

PACHUCA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Players of Pachuca react after the quarterfinals first leg match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pachuca ‘loses’ at home 1-1; Leon flexes its muscle

PACHUCA, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Andre-Pierre Gignac (R) of Tigres drives the ball during the 9th round match between Pachuca and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Hidalgo Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Pachuca, Mexico. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Perfect at home, No. 7 Pachuca takes on No. 2 Tigres

LEON, MEXICO - MAY 04: Players of Leon pose prior the 17th round match between Leon and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausra 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 4, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León remains firmly in top spot, Tijuana rises to No. 7

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Detail of the Liga MX championship trophy prior the final second leg match between Cruz Azul and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Seeds 3 through 8 up for grabs as Clausura wraps up

after the final second leg match between Monterrey and Tigres UANL as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on May 1, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico.

Rayados win two-legged Clasico Regio to claim title

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 23: Marcelo Barovero, #1 of Monterrey, deflects a corner during the final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres, Rayados square off in Clásico Regio for CCL title

MORELIA, MEXICO - APRIL 26: Gabriel Achilier (L) of Morelia fights for the ball with Jesus Angulo (R) of Tijuana during the 16th round match between Morelia and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Jose Maria Morelos Stadium on April 26, 2019 in Morelia, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Two left battling for final playoff berth after Matchday 16

MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 10: Daniel Arreola (L) fights for the ball with Rafael De Souza (R) of Tigres during a 16th round match between Tigres UANL and Puebla as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Puebla, Tijuana aim to polish their resumés for Liguilla

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 23: Nicolás Sánchez, #4 of Monterrey, celebrates with teammate Rogelio Funes Mori #7 after scoring his team’s first goal during the final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Nico, Barovero lead Rayados to 1-0 first-leg win vs Tigres

MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 09: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey fights for the ball with Hugo Ayala of Tigres during a 10th round match between Monterrey and Tigres UANL as part of Torneo Clausura 2019 LIga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres aim to land first blow in Act 1 of Clásico Regio

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

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 14th round match between Monterrey and Santos as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey riding high, but León on historical streak

MONTERREY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Julian Quinones of Tigres fights for the ball with Abraham Gonzalez and Francisco Rodriguez 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)

Tigres, still in chase for top playoff seed, visit gritty Lobos

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

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

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?

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

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

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 14: Players of Tigres discuss with referee Paul Delgadillo during a Final second leg match between America and Tigres UANL as part of the Apertura 2014 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images)

América-Tigres clash has become Clásico of the 2010s

LEON, MEXICO - MARCH 17: Players of Leon celebrate during the 11th round match between Leon and Veracruz as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Reyna/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León holds fast to top spot, América narrowing the gap