Liga MX

Guillermo Alvarez talks to the media in July 2019 shortly before re-establishing control as general manager of the Cruz Azul parent company. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Scatter-shooting ahead of Matchday 2

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3 things learned from Matchday 1 in Liga MX

How will Liga MX address Covid-19 challenges?

Cruz Azul claims preseason Copa GNP on late PK

J.J. Macías arrived to Guadalajara in January 2020 with such high expectations it was always going to be difficult to live up to them. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas haul of goals earns Super Clásico victory

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Mexico's Super Clásico: Chivas vs Aguilas (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Liga MX Super Clásico shines light on Copa GNP

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Cruz Azul faces the Tigres in the Copa GNP semifinals. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul, Tigres prep for upcoming Liga MX season

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América vs Chivas, always a Classic. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Liga MX fans get their wish – a ‘Super Clásico’

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Chivas winger Isaac Brizuela (right) takes on Aldo Lopez of Atlas. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images).

Copa GNP kick-starts Liga MX in fine fashion

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América faces Cruz Azul on July 11. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Eight Liga MX teams ready to brave pandemic

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Cruz Azul coach Robert Siboldi (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul Covid outbreak complicates Liga MX restart

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The Liga MX is scheduled to restart with a new season on July 24. However, play will begin without fans in the stands with officials hoping this sculpture of a fan inside Estadio Azteca will have company by September. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX clubs start push toward July recommencement

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Morelia fans celebrate after their Monarcas pulled off a stunning upset over León in the Apertura 2019 playoffs. Their cheers have now turned to sorrow after team officials announced on June 2 that the franchise is moving to Mazatlán. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Liga MX shake-up: Monarcas out, Mazatlán FC in

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Cruz Azul fan (Photo by /Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul scandal boosts Liga MX fiscal facelift

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Some Santos Laguna fans wore masks to protect against the Covid-19 virus while attending the team's March 1 home game against Atlas. (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX officials bid adios to Clausura season

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Liga MX president Enrique Bonilla (Photo by Angel Castillo/UJam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX delays decision on Clausura 2020 season

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Midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro left reigning Liga MX champ Monterrey in February to play for MLS expansion team Inter Miami. His move led to lots of grumbling about Liga MX losing ground to its neighboring league. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Liga MX-MLS rivalry stoked by player movement

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Chivas captain Jesús Molina gestures after scoring a goal against Monterrey on March 14. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Is there light at end of Covid-19 tunnel for Liga MX?

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Atlético San Luis was the last Ascenso MX team to earn promotion to Liga MX. The Tuneros defeated the Dorados of Sinaloa in both the Apertura 2018 and the Clausura 2019 seasons to win automatic promotion. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX closes Ascenso, creates developmental league

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The América-Chivas match is always the highlight of any Liga MX season. The two most popular Mexican teams were scheduled to play each other this weekend. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Chivas v América: Best of the Liga MX Super Clásicos

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Luis Fernando Tena had the Chivas poised to end a five-season playoff drought when the Clausura 2020 was suspended. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Liga MX: ‘El Flaco’ Tena and the state of the Chivas at the break

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Robert Siboldi has Cruz Azul at the top of the standings, finally getting the Cementeros to buy into his aggressive, attacking style of football. (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)

Liga MX: 4 early candidates for Coach of the Year

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Monterrey is winless through the first 10 games of the Clausura 2020. The defending champs have only 5 points, equaling the worst start to a Liga MX title defense. (Photo by Andrea Jimenez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Odds and Ends: Liga MX lowlights at the interval

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Puebla goalie Nicolás Vikonis (34) bats the ball off his line during his team's 0-0 draw against the Tigres on Matchday 9. Vikonis leads the league in save percentage and is tied for best with 5 shut-outs. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Puebla v Pumas: A tale of two Liga MX defenses

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Diego Valdez, Santos (Photo by Armando Marin/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX weighs options during imposed downtime

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Luis Romo (right) celebrates after scoring the opener for Cruz Azul during the club's 2-1 win over the Tigres on Matchday 7. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Top 5 Liga MX transfers in Clausura 2020

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América defender Bruno Valdez (left) wrestles with Cruz Azul midfielder Orbelin Pineda in the previous Clásico Joven, a game dominated by Cruz Azul. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul vs América highlights Matchday 10 in Liga MX

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MONTERREY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 29: Jorge Isaac Rojas referee talks to players during the 8th round match between Tigres UANL and Pumas UNAM as part of the Torneo Clausura 2020 Liga MX at Universitario Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pumas vs Club América: Both sides are in desperate need of a win

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