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Gilberto Sepúlveda (left) exults along with teammate Alan Torres after scoring the goal that put the Chivas in the semifinals. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas, Tigres survive to set up pair of ‘Clásicos’ in Liga MX semifinals

Top-seeded Monterrey, No. 2 América straggle into semifinals

Monterrey must rediscover midseason form or risk mortification

Atlas maintains ‘Clásico’ bragging rights; Tigres rout Toluca

The battle between Chivas fullback Alan Mozo (left) and Atlas winger Brian Lozanbo (right) could decide the outcome of the "Clásico Tapatío" on tap in the Liga Mx playoffs beginning Thursday night. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

‘Clásico Tapatío’ kicks off thrilling double-header; Tigres-Toluca to bring down the curtain

SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO - MAY 10: Diego Valdes of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the quarterfinals first leg match between Atletico San Luis and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX at Estadio Alfonso Lastras on May 10, 2023 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (Photo by Ricardo Hernandez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX quarterfinals: América firing on all cylinders, Monterrey not so much

Santos Laguna striker Harold Preciado gave Monterrey fits back on Matchday 15, but the Liga MX playoffs are a different animal altogether and No. 1 seeded Monterrey is expected to survive the Guerreros' challenge. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Monterrey, No. 2 América kick off Liguilla action vs heavy underdogs

Cruz Azul players trudge off the Estadio Azteca pitch at halftime of their wildcard match against Atlas. The Cementeros lost 1-0 thanks to an early goal by Brian Lozano. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

After another disappointing campaign, Cruz Azul prepares roster remake

Atlético de San Luis coach André Jardine and the Tuneros salute their contingent of fans in León after pulling off a big upset on Liga MX Wildcard Weekend. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Atlético de San Luis pulls off third upset on wacky Wildcard Weekend

Santos Laguna players react after José Lozano converted the winning penalty kick to send the Guerreros into the Liga MX quarterfinals. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Underdog Santos Laguna KO’s defending champs in penalty shootout

Atlas skipper Aldo Rocha (left) was his usually feisty self in midfield, harassing Cruz Azul players all night long to help the Zorros protect their 1-0 lead. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Atlas strikes early then fends off game-long Cementeros pressure to advance

Reigning Liga MX champs Pachuca open their title defense at home against Santos Laguna, a team the Tuzos defeated 4-1 back on Matchday 14. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Which teams can you trust on Wildcard Weekend? Here’s a primer

Necaxa and FC Juárez finished near the bottom of the Liga MX standings. The Rayos were 17th and the Bravos 16th. (El Paso Times)

Liga MX also-rans not wasting any time preparing for next season

Toluca's Leo Fernández trots back upfield after converting a penalty kick to give the Diablos a 1-0 lead in the first half. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Diablos Rojos secure No. 4 playoff seed with easy win over Necaxa

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 29: Uriel Antuna (L) of Cruz Azul celebrates with Rodrigo Huescas (R) after scoring the team's third goal during the 17th round match between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna as part of the Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

‘La Máquina’ revs up offense early, survives late lapses to secure No. 8 seed

Guillermo Martínez celebrates after Puebla ahead 3-1. the Camoteros went on to defeat Tijuana 5-2 and claim a Liga MX wildcard spot. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Puebla, San Luis, Santos Laguna claim final wildcard berths as Pumas collapse

FC Juárez and Denzell Garcia (right) went down to defeat at home against América. The 1-0 loss eliminated the Bravos frm playoff contention. (Photo by Alvaro Avila/Jam Media/Getty Images)

América locks up first-round bye in playoffs while eliminating FC Juárez

Tijuana pays a visit to Puebla on the final weekend of the Liga MX season with both teams desperately chasing a wildcard spot. (Photo by Francisco Vega/Getty Images)

Puebla, Tijuana and FC Juárez with one last chance to claim wildcard spots

Puebla faces Tijuana with both teams facing long odds to qualify for the Liga MX playoffs. (Photo by Francisco Vega/Getty Images)

Playoff prospects for each of the 18 Liga MX teams ahead of season finales

Carlos Rodriguez (left) must make some plays for Cruz Azul against Guadalajara tonight if the Cementeros hope to secure home-field advantage in the wildcard round of the Liga MX playoffs. (Photo by Jam Mauricio Salas/Media/Getty Images)

Chivas-Cruz Azul and ‘Clásico Capitalino’ top M16 Saturday schedule

César Huerta pumps his fist after scoring the go-ahead of UNAM in the Pumas' 3-1 win over Toluca. The victory puts UNAM back in the Liga MX playoff picture. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX Notebook: Playoff picture gets murkier with two games remaining

América's Richard Sánchez celebrates after scoring the Aguilas' first goal against Cruz Azul last season. The floodgates opened thereafter and the Aguilas won 7-0. (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP via Getty Images)

Can the Cementeros put last season’s humiliation behind them?

León hosts Guadalajara Saturday with both teams vying for a Top 4 finish and the first-round playoff bye that goes with it. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 15 should do wonders to clear up Liga MX playoff picture

Federico Viñas (center) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in minute 79. América defeated league-leading Monterrey 2-1 to climb into third place on the Liga MX table. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

América snaps Monterrey’s 12-game unbeaten run; Tigres in freefall?

The Pumas and Atlético de San Luis square off at the CU on Sunday, each hoping to keep their Liga MX playoff hopes alive. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Sunday slate features 5 wildcard contenders facing must-wins

Maxi Araujo (left) terrorized terrorized his former mates Friday night, helping Toluca to a 2-1 win at Puebla in a Matchday 14 contest. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Toluca clinches playoff spot; Querétaro ends winless streak

Ref Fernando Hernández will have time to ponder his decision-making as the Liga MX Disciplinary Committee slapped him with a 12-game suspension for his actions in last wek's América-León match. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Suspensions overshadow Matchday 14 as stretch run continues

FC Juárez coach Hernán Cristante (left) chats with Pumas coach Rafael Puente during the Clausura 2023 season opener on Jan. 8. The two coaches were the most recent casualties in Liga MX, with Cristante getting the axe on Sunday. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

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