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Santos Laguna winger Brian Lozano had 9 of his team's 40 goals this season. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

By the Numbers: Liga MX quarterfinals edition

Necaxa takes on ‘King Midas’ in quarterfinals

Leon visits Monarcas to kick off quarterfinals

Season in Review: Top three stories of Clausura 2019

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JANUARY 05: Jonathan González of Monterrey kicks the ball and scores his team’s second goal during the first round match between Monterrey and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rayados should be ashamed for treatment of Gonzalez

LEON, MEXICO - MAY 26: Guido Pizarro (C) of Tigres lifts the Championship Trophy to celebrate with teammates after the final second leg match between Leon and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 26, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Nahuel plays the hero as Tigres claim 7th title

Andre Pierre Gignac (L) of Tigres vies for the ball with Luis Montes (R) of Leon during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg final football match at the Universitario stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on May 23, 2019. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Can León solve puzzle that Tuca’s Tigres will pose?

MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 23: Andres Mosquera #4 of Leon struggles for the ball with Andre Pierre Gignac #10 of Tigres during the Final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on May 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Gignac goal gives Tigres first-leg edge over León

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)

León, Tigres set to wrestle over Clausura 2019 trophy

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

LEON, MEXICO - JANUARY 05: Nahuel Guzman goalkeeper of Tigres jumps to clear the ball during the first round match between Leon and Tigres as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on January 5, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Clausura 2019 Final, León vs Tigres: Odds and Ends

Leon had plenty to celebrate during the Clausura 2019, but they came up one victory short. the victory during the semifinals second leg match between Leon and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 19, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Leon shakes off early América goal to reach Final

QUERETARO, MEXICO - MAY 16: Jose Macias (L) of Leon hugs Rubens Sambueza (R) during the semifinals first leg match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Corregidora Stadium on May 16, 2019 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Leon poised to reach final. Can America fight back?

QUERETARO, MEXICO - MAY 16: Jose Macias #21 of Leon celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during the semifinals first leg match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Corregidora Stadium on May 16, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Can the Esmeraldas knock out the defending champs?

MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 18: Guido Pizarro, #19 of Tigres, heads the ball and scores his team's first goal during the semifinals second leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Guzmán, Tigres survive Monterrey onslaught to reach Final

Celso Ortiz (R) of Monterrey vies for the ball with Enner Valencia of Tigres during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at the BBVA Bancomer stadium, in Monterrey, Mexico, on May 15, 2019. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Tigres face daunting task against Rayados in semifinals

Players of Leon celebrate after scoring against America during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at La Corregidora stadium in Queretaro, Queretaro state, Mexico on May 16, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Esmeraldas survive physical América, take first-leg lead

Monterreys Dorlan Pabon celebrates after scoring against Tigres during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at the BBVA Bancomer stadium, in Monterrey, Mexico, on May 15, 2019. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)

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

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 09: Luis Reyes (R) of America struggles for the ball against Angel Mena (L) of Leon during the 6th round match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Leon visit champs to open semifinals

MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 12: Rodolfo Pizarro, #20 of Monterrey, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the quarterfinals second leg match between Monterrey and Necaxa as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey edges Necaxa to set up Clásico Regio

Agustin Marchesin exults after América defeated Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2019 quarterfinals. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilas survive frantic Cruz Azul comeback effort

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MAY 09: Players of America acknowledges fans after winning the game during the quarterfinals first leg match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on May 9, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilas continue their march toward title No. 14

AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO - MAY 09: Players of Monterrey leave the field at halftime during the quarterfinals first leg math between Necaxa and Monterrey as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Victoria Stadium on May 9, 2019 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

No. 3 Rayados face uphill battle vs No. 6 Necaxa

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

TIJUANA, MEXICO - MAY 08: Jean Meneses #16 of Leon kicks the ball during the quarterfinals first leg match between Tjuana and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on May 8, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Leon looks to finish off Tijuana at home, move on

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