Liga MX

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

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Toluca clinches playoff spot; Querétaro ends winless streak

Suspensions overshadow Matchday 14 as stretch run continues

Matchday 13 Notebook: Happy birthday, ‘El Turco’? Adios Cristante

Carlos Gonzalez reacts after putting Toluca ahead 3-0, but a ferocious Tigres comeback fell just short and the Diablos Rojos climbed into second place on the Liga MX table. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Toluca follows Saturday fireworks with hard-fought win over Tigres

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If Guadalajara hopes to regain Jalisco bragging rights, they'll have to control Julián Quiñones at the Estadio Jalisco. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX stretch run continues with attractive Saturday calendar

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Maximiliano Olivera (left) and his FC Juárez teammates hope to end a six-game winless streak that threatens their playoff hopes as the Liga MX resumes Friday following the FIFA break. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX home stretch: Bravos host Puebla in battle of wildcard hopefuls

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Cruz Azul forward Augusto Lotti celebrates after scoring in minute 90 to earn the Cementeros a 2-2- draw against Querétaro. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cementeros find late equalizer to avoid upset loss to Gallos Blancos

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Antonio Mohamed (center) poses with Pumas team president Leopoldo Silva (left) and general manager Miguel Mejía Barón after being introduced as the new head coach. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Antonio Mohamed accepts task of restoring Pumas’ fortunes

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With an 8-point lead atop the Liga MX table, Monterrey can afford to pose and posture. The Rayados have already clinched a playoff spot with five games remaining. (Photo by JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Liga MX stretch run promises battle royale over playoff seeds

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"El Volcán" will be boiling over tonight for the Clásico Regiomontano as Liga MX Matchday 12 continues. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pair of Liga MX Clásicos share Matchday 12 spotlight

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Jesus Gallardo (left) exults after scoring the equalizer at Pachuca on Sunday. Monterrey defeated the Tuzos 2-1. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Monterrey overturns early deficit at Pachuca, ‘Clásico Regio’ up next

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Ángel Mena and León have climbed back into the thick of the Liga MX title chase thanks to a six-game unbeaten streak. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Streaking León joins hunt for first-round playoff byes

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The Tigres-América rivalry has produced high-intensity matches over the past decade – including a pair of meetings in Liga MX Finals. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)

Tigres-América and Tuzos-Rayados top Matchday 11 calendar

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Jonathan Torres and Querétaro have had little to celebrate this season, but the Gallos Blancos picked up their first win of the Liga MX season on Sunday. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cellar-dwellers claim first victories; three coaches on hot seat

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Roberto de la Rosa (left) and Gustavo Cabral celebrate after the former scored Saturday night against América to put the defending Liga MX champs ahead 3-0. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Tuzos hand Aguilas their first loss; Monterrey cruises past FC Juárez

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Cruz Azul defender Juan Escobar of Cruz Azul reacts after the Cementeros lost to last-place Mazatlán FC on Friday. (Photo by Sergio Mejia/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul squanders momentum, stunned by last-place Mazatlán FC

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Monterrey has a 4-point lead atop the Liga MX table after nine games thanks to a 7-game win streak. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Clausura 2023: Looks like a six-team race for Top 4 playoff seeds

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América's Henry Martin leads Liga MX with 10 goals at the midpoint of the Clausura 2023 season. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Clausura 2023 at the midpoint: Henry, Nahuel setting the standards

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The Chivas defense will have to keep a close eye on Sebastián Córdova if they hope to win their 13th Liga MX title. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas earn statement win; América now lone unbeaten team

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The high-flying Tigres take on the resurgent Chivas in a featured Liga MX match on Saturday. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Tigres, América put unbeaten records on line; ‘Tuca’ set to debut

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Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti will soon be working with long-time Cementeros defender Julio César Domínguez as he is on the verge of signing a three-year deal to become the next Cruz Azul head coach. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Can ‘Tuca’ rebuild the sad-sack Cementeros and make them a contender?

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Pumas manager Rafael Puente is on a very hot seat right now. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Slumping Pumas running out of patience with Puente

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Edgar López knocks the ball into the net to give Toluca an early lead against the defending Liga MX champs. The Diablos Rojos defeated Pachuca 2-1. (Photo by Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images)

América survives Tijuana upset bid; Toluca wins it late vs. champs

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Germán Berterame celebrates after scoring a late winner against Necaxa. the 2-1 win keeps Monterrey atop the Liga MX table with 21 points from 8 games. (Photo by JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Regiomontano’ rivals sit atop Liga MX table after hard-fought wins

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JJ Macias was days away from returning to Liga MX action only to suffer another injury setback.(Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Macías suffers new knee injury; Chivas visit Pumas in Matchday 8 contest

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Edgar Méndez (center) exults after scoring the first of two goals in Wednesday's Liga MX contest vs UNAM. Necaxa won 3-1, giving their coach Andrés Lillini revenge against the team that fired him in October. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Rayados win 6th straight; Rayos bolt past Pumas

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FC Juárez went on the road and blanked the high-powered Tigres in a Liga MX match Tuesday night. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

FC Juárez showing they’re for real while Henry keeps scoring for América

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