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Liga MX Power Rankings: Cruz Azul back at No. 1

By Thomas Buckley

Cruz Azul extended its win streak to 10 games and reclaimed the top spot in the Liga MX Power Rankings. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Cruz Azul extended its win streak to 10 games and reclaimed the top spot in the Liga MX Power Rankings. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images) /
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Atlético de San Luis coach Leonel Rocco and his players were livid at ref Marco Antonio Ortiz’s decisions in their Matchday 12 tilt against the Pumas. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images) /

A collection of Liga MX also-rans

14. Atlético de San Luis (–2)

Record: 3-3-6      12 points

The Tuneros have every right to feel aggrieved as they saw a legitimate goal waved off and were punished by a questionable ejection just before the half in their 1-0 loss to UNAM. To make matters worse, co-owners Atlético de Madrid are re-considering their investment. A hefty fine awaits this summer if they can’t escape the “Relegation Zone.”

15. Guadalajara (—)

Record: 2-6-3      12 points

Fans are hoping the six Chivas who helped El Tri earn qualification to the Tokyo Olympics will make an inspirational return and spark a playoff run. There’s no doubt that “El Rebaño Sagrado” have been the biggest underachievers in Liga MX and their stretch run is a veritable gauntlet (third-place Santos Laguna up next, with Cruz Azul, Monterrey and the Tigres still to come). Coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich knows its “win or pack your bags” for him.

16. Querétaro (–6)

Record: 4-2-6      14 points

The Gallos Blancos closed out the Guardianes 2020 on a 9-game winless streak and their current run of form (1 win in their last 7 games) suggests they are again experiencing a late-season fade. They’ll have to hope that the Tigres continue their midseason catnap if they hope to reverse their fortunes.

17. Necaxa (+1)

Record: 2-4-6      10 points

The Rayos climbed out of the cellar with an uninspiring win over FC Juárez in their first game with “Memo” Vázquez back in charge, but with a visit to América looming their celebration should have been short-lived. Then again, you have to go back to April 2017 to find the last time América defeated Necaxa in a Liga MX match.

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18. FC Juárez (–1)

Record: 2-3-6       9 points

The Bravos axed coach Luis Fernando Tena heading into Matchday 12, but Alfonso Sosa has surely discovered that the cupboard is bare. His contract is only for the rest of the season so he’ll have to work some magic if he hopes to continue residing in the border town.

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