Liga MX

Carlos Rodriguez (left) will be wearing his new Cruz Azul jersey when he returns to Monterrey this weekend. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Week 3: Monterrey-Cruz Azul clash is marquee match-up

In Finals rematch, Atlas and León battle to 1-1 tie

Toluca gets 1st win of Nacho Ambriz era; Chivas fall

Puebla blanks mighty Tigres; Atlas opens title defense with win

Marco Garcia (left) celebrates after scoring to put the Pumas ahead in their Matchday 2 game at Querétaro. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

First-place Pumas rout Querétaro; Rayados cruise past Necaxa

Atlas will make its 2022 debut at home on Saturday after winning its first Liga MX title in 70 years on Dec. 12. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Holders Atlas set to make debut amidst Covid spike

Santos winger Juan Otero reacts after Carlos Salcedo scored in added time to deny the Guerreros a win in their season opener. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Salcedo spoils Santos’ home opener with late goal

Despite the close marking of Toluca defender Oscar Venegas (left), Diogo de Oliveira knoked this ball into the net. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

No trades? No problem. Pumas, Chivas top table

Alexis Vega shakes his fist after scoring on a free kick to give Guadalajara a 3-0 first-half lead over Mazatlán FC on Sunday night. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Guadalajara goal-fest outshines win by revamped Cruz Azul

Salvador Reyes slotted home here just 10 seconds after the opening whistle to give América an early lead at Puebla. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

10-man Aguilas escape Estadio Cuauhtémoc with a draw

Pachuca started the new season with a 2-0 road win over Atlético de San Luis. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Ibáñez brace powers Pachuca past Atlético de San Luis

After top-seeded America was KO'd in the playoffs by UNAM, the Aguilas know it's title or bust this season. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Contrasting outlooks for bitter Mexico City rivals

The Chivas crashed out of the playoffs last season in the wildcard round and their prospects for the Clausura 2022 have not improved much since then. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas telenovela renewed for Clausura 2022 season

Playmaking midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro is on the verge of finalizing a deal to return to Liga MX with Monterrey. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Prodigal son returning to Monterrey

Erik Lira (left) has moved across town, leaving the Pumas to join Mexico City rival Cruz Azul. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Roster shuffling continues as Clausura 2022 approaches

Luis Romo (right) appears set to follow Roberto Alvarado (center) out the door. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Transfer News: Cruz Azul to swap Romo for Charlie?

Guadalajara GM Ricardo Peláez (left) is trying to convince Chivas owner Amaury Vergara (right) that the team is on the right path. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cash-strapped Chivas struggle to strengthen roster

All was well in Tokyo for Sebastián Córdova who helped El Tri Olímpico come home with a bronze medal. Things did not go so well in the Apertura 2021, however. (Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)

Tigres get their man! Córdova sheds wings for stripes

Ignacio Ambriz has returned to Liga MX after a brief spell in Spain. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Clausura 2022: Two title-winning coaches return to Liga MX

Atlas players celebrate with the trophy and a Virgin of Guadalupe statue after winning the the Liga MX tournament in a penalty-kick shootout over León. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Vargas, Furch lead ‘Rojinegros’ to Liga MX glory in shootout

If Julián Quiñones (center) is given space to operate, Atlas will be tough to stop. León's defense proved up to the task in the first leg. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Who will hoist Liga MX trophy in Estadio Jalisco?

Ángel Mena celebrates after converting a penalty kick in minute 85 to put Leon ahead 3-2. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Late Mena brace leads Leon to 3-2 win over Atlas

León must keep Atlas forward Julio Furch (left) in check if it hopes to claim the Apertura 2021 trophy. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Apertura 2021 final: No. 2 Atlas visits No. 3 León

Atlas forward Julian Quiñones was a constant menace for the UNAM defense, but was forced out with an ankle injury in minute 70. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Sly as a Fox: Atlas advances to Liga MX Finals date vs. León

Julio Furch (center) was a handful for the Pumas defense on Thursday, scoring the lone goal of the match in minute 43. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

With Final in sight, Zorros Nation waits with bated breath

Ángel Mena celebrates after scoring León's first goal in the Liga MX semifinal against the visiting Tigres. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Mena leads León to third Liga MX final since 2019

Juan Pablo Vigón (left) led a successful Tigres press that harried and flustered León players looking for outlet passes. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

León must pass tough Tigres test to reach Liga MX Final

Julio Furch hugs teammate Julián Quiñones after scoring to give Atlas a 1-0 lead heading into the half. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Zorros take big step toward first Liga MX Final in 22 years