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Tuzos reclaim top spot in Liga MX Power Rankings

By Thomas Buckley

Pachuca had plenty to celebrate last week, defeating the Tigres to move to the top of the table. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Pachuca had plenty to celebrate last week, defeating the Tigres to move to the top of the table. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images) /
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Liga MX Rankings 13
If the Liga MX season were to end today, the Chivas would be watching the playoffs from home. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images) /

Modest Tuneros climb past mighty Chivas

11. Toluca (+1)

Despite having the worst defense in Liga MX (24 goals allowed), the Diablos Rojos remain a strong playoff contender. However, this weekend “Los Choriceros” face the best offense in Liga MX – the Tigres – so there could be fireworks at “El Volcán.”

12. Atlético de San Luis (+1)

The Tuneros are the surprise team of the tournament and their performance looks likely to keep the investment funds flowing from Atlético de Madrid. Since taking over in mid-season, coach André Jardine has converted this humble crew into a genuine playoff contender.

13. Guadalajara (–3)

The Chivas are not as good as they think they are, and their financial issues prompted one wag to joke “Guadalajara could turn a profit by buying their players for what they’re actually worth and selling them for what they think they’re worth.” Alexis Vega would be the lone exception.

14. Tijuana (+1)

Xolos coach Sebastián Méndez has been on the firing line since the second month of the season yet he has his team sitting in 12th place, a finish that would see them claim the final wildcard berth.

15. Necaxa (–1)

The Rayos have been a disaster at Estadio Victoria this season (their 1-0-5 record is the worst home record in Liga MX). Three of their final four games are at home. Bye-bye playoff dreams.

16. Querétaro (—)

The Gallos Blancos could squeak into the Liga MX playoffs if they play like they have the past three weeks – a 1-0 loss to the mighty Tigres, a 1-1 draw at León and a 2-1 win over Atlético de San Luis. However, a road trip to Santos Laguna is never easy.

17. Mazatlán FC (+1)

The Cañoneros have never made the Liga MX playoffs since being founded two years ago. Nonetheless, their season-ending focus will be on escaping the “Relegation Penalty Zone.” If they can make up 3 points on Necaxa, they can avoid paying a hefty fine.

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18. FC Juárez (–1)

The Bravos are in the Liga MX cellar (and at the bottom of the Power Rankings) for a reason: the league’s worst offense – 8 goals in 13 games.

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