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Rankings: León remains King of Liga MX jungle

By Thomas Buckley

León has had plenty to celebrate this season and they carry a 13-game unbeaten streak into the final weekend.. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)
León has had plenty to celebrate this season and they carry a 13-game unbeaten streak into the final weekend.. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images) /
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Mazatlán’s offense came to life against lowly Atlético de San Luis, preserving their playoff hopes. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images) /

Four clubs still entertain playoff hopes

11. Toluca (—)

The Diablos might have to defeat top-seeded León at home on Sunday to qualify for the playoffs. They’ll know what is required since Puebla hosts last-place Atlético de San Luis on Friday night. If the Camoteros fail to win, Toluca gets a spot in the wildcard round.

12. Puebla (—)

The Camoteros edged Atlas to keep their postseason dreams alive, but they need another win and a Toluca loss or tie to steal the 12th and final spot.

13. FC Juárez (+1)

The Bravos battled their way to a 1-0 win over a disintegrating Querétaro side even though they had been reduced to 10 men four minutes before the game-winning goal (from captain Darío Lezcano). Their route to the playoffs is tricky. They play right after Puebla on Friday night … against América. If the Camoteros win, the Bravos must also win. If the Camoteros draw, the Bravos must get at least a draw or they’ll be out on goal differential.

14. Mazatlán FC (+1)

Departing striker Camilo Sanvezzo posted a hat trick in his team’s 5-0 win over Atlético de San Luis. I never could understand why the Brazilian was unable to break the starting line-up under “Paco” Palencia. With Tomás Boy in charge, he is the target man. Unfortunately, Sanvezzo is leaving for Malaysia to join Johor Darul Ta’zim FC.

15. Atlas (–2)

The Zorros hit the skids at the wrong time and the 1-0 home loss to Puebla (Atlas’ fourth setback in a row) knocked them out of contention. Only one team (Tijuana – 10 goals) has scored fewer than the 12 goals Atlas has managed in 16 games. You’re simply not going to win very much if you can’t get the ball in the net.

16. Tijuana (—)

The Xolos have gone 462 minutes since their last goal (552 minutes, if you count the Copa MX Final). It seems likely that coach Pablo Guede even if Tijuana rediscovers its offense and finds a way to overcome the 1-0 first-leg deficit in the Copa MX Final against Monterrey.

17. Querétaro (—)

The Gallos extended their winless streak to 8 games while interim coach Héctor Altamirano looked on. Querétaro ends the Guardianes 2020 against Tijuana so they could actually end the season on a high note.

Next. Mexico City derby on tap. dark

18. Atlético de San Luis (—)

The Tuneros were humiliated 5-0 by visiting Mazatlán FC and that was the last straw for management who only days before had told reporters that coach “Memo” Vázquez would be retained for the Clausura 2021. Vázquez was unceremoniously booted out the door.

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