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Tuzos, Tigres separating themselves from the pack

By Thomas Buckley

André-Pierre Gignac leads Liga MX with 9 goals after finding the net against Monterrey on Saturday. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)
André-Pierre Gignac leads Liga MX with 9 goals after finding the net against Monterrey on Saturday. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images) /
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Liga MX Power Rankings 11
León striker Santiago Ormeño (right) got a rare start for the Esmeraldas and constributed a goal. (Photo by Sergio Mejia/Getty Images) /

Still considered legitimate contenders

5. Cruz Azul (—)

5-2-4, 17 points (17 goals for, 14 goals against)

The Cementeros might have the deepest roster in Liga MX but Juan Reynoso has shown a tendency to get his rotations wrong. His decision to start Bryan Angulo up front against Pachuca proved to be a mistake.

6. León (+1)

5-3-3, 18 points (11 goals for, 11 goals against)

The Esmeraldas and coach Ariel Holan badly needed a win and they got it. But as it came against a poor Mazatlán FC side, we must take it with a grain of salt. On the positive side, surprise starter Santi Ormeño rewarded Holan with a goal.

7. Monterrey (–1)

4-3-3, 15 points (13 goals for, 9 goals against)

The Rayados turned in a dud against the Tigres, their first setback since Víctor Manuel Vucetich took over. Monterrey had won three straight with “King Midas” in charge.

8. Santos Laguna (—)

3-3-5, 12 points (17 goals for, 19 goals against)

The Guerreros saw their three-game win streak come to a halt but must be tickled pink after claiming a point when it looked all was lost at Puebla.

9. Guadalajara (—)

3-4-4, 13 points (16 goals for, 15 goals against)

The Chivas squandered a chance to avenge last season’s setback in the “Clásico Tapatío” after having owned Atlas since 2018, but a late-game lapse allowed the Zorros to find the equalizer.

10. América (+3)

2-4-5, 10 points (13 goals for, 16 goals against)

The Aguilas reminded everyone that they were a preseason title favorite with a 3-0 stomping of Toluca. After spending a month in last place, América can once again aspire to a spot in the Liga MX playoffs.

11. Necaxa (+3)

4-2-5, 14 points (13 goals for, 15 goals against)

The Rayos took advantage of a tired Pumas team to extend its road unbeaten streak to five (3-2-0). Unfortunately they are the worst home team in Liga MX (1-0-4, while being outscored 2-9).

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