Liga MX

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

Thomas Buckley
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Chivas telenovela renewed for Clausura 2022 season

Liga MX: Prodigal son returning to Monterrey

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?

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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?

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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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

Thomas Buckley
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The Pumas have never lost to Atlas in a playoff match, winning all four postseason meetings against the Zorros. (Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Long-shot Pumas host dark horse Atlas in ‘other semifinal’

Thomas Buckley
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Florian Thauvin (left) celebrates with André-Pierre Gignac after equalizing against León in minute 90 of a Liga MX semifinal match vs León. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres dominate but need late heroics to beat León

Thomas Buckley
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León central defender William Tesillo (right) will have his hands full against André-Pierre Gignac (left) and the Tigres. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León visits Tigres to kick off Liga MX semifinals

Thomas Buckley
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UNAM and Atlas are improbable semifinalists, but one will be playing for the trophy come next week. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX down to Final Four, who can go all the way?

Rafael Trujillo
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Tigres striker Andre-Pierre Gignac celebrates after teammate Carlos Salcedo scored the series-winning goal against Santos Laguna. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

León, Tigres escape tough tests in Liga MX quarters

Thomas Buckley
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UNAM players celebrate after Alan Mozo scored the tying goal in the first half of the club's Liga MX quarterfinals match against América. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Pumas knock out No. 1 América, No. 2 Atlas next

Thomas Buckley
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Santos Laguna playmaker Diego Valdés is listening to offers from other Liga MX teams ahead of the winter transfer window. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Lower seeds get leg up in second pair of Liga MX quarterfinals

Thomas Buckley
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Víctor Dávila of Leon figures to face tight marking from Puebla, just as he did back on Matchday 15 in León 1-0 victory. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

No. 3 León, No. 4 Tigres set to join Liga MX playoff party

Thomas Buckley
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Higor Meritao thought he'd given the Pumas a lead but he was offside. The "Clásico Capitalino" ended in a scoreless draw. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Goals at a premium in first two Liga MX quarterfinals

Thomas Buckley
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Alvaro Fidalgo (left) will be called on to quarterback the América attack against an improving Pumas defense. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: No. 1 América, No. 2 Atlas take to road in Liguilla

Thomas Buckley
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The last three Capital Classics have ended in draws. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Pumas, America quarterfinal standout

Rafael Trujillo
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