Liga MX

Uriel Antuna (left) is joined by Cruz Azul teammate Erick Lira after he scored from the penalty spot. The goal turned out to be the winner for the Cementeros who upended Liga MX leaders Atlético de San Luis on Friday night. (Photo by Ricardo Hernandez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Worst upends first; Xolos rout slumping Bravos

Puebla escapes basement; another Liga MX game canceled after a concert

Liga MX at midpoint of the Apertura 2023: By the Numbers

Atleti de San Luis continues to surprise; 133rd Clásico Regio on tap

Roberto Alvarado reacts after the Chivas suffered a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of bitter rivals América, prompting questions that Guadalajara might be in crisis. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

How will Guadalajara respond to ‘Super Clásico’ drubbing?

Diego Valdés (right) acknowledges the crowd after helping América rout Guadalajara in the Liga MX "Super Clásico" on Saturday night in Estadio Azteca. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX leaders stumble as América, Monterrey rise in standings

Reigning Liga MX MVP Henry Martín (has passed a fitness test and will be available off the bench for América in tonight's "Super Clásico." (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know ahead of the 250th ‘Super Clásico’

Kevin Velasco (center) celebrates after scoring for Puebla on Sept. 1. His goal – and the Camoteros' victory – would be annulled a week later. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Baffling Liga MX ruling strips Puebla of a hard-earned victory

The last time América and Chivas met in Estadio Azteca was in the Liga MX semifinals with Jesús Orozco (pictured here celebrating his series-winning goal) playing the hero much to Miguel Layún's chagrin. (Photo by Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images)

Estadio Azteca will play host to two ‘Super Clásicos’ this weekend

America defender Sebastián Cáceres returned to action after surgery on his broken nose, but the Liga MX giants still need defensive help. (Photo by RODRIGO OROPEZA/AFP via Getty Images)

América in search of defensive help, Cruz Azul desperate for offense

Marcelo Flores has left Arsenal to play with the Liga MX champs. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Scattershooting during the FIFA break: Liga MX transfer news

Julián Quinones (left) battled Cruz Azul's Juan Escobar all night ... even after the final whistle. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Matchday 7 so far: Quick hits, observations and a ‘Clásico Joven’

América's No. 10 Diego Valdés (right) will be the focus of the América attack. It will be up to Juan Escobar (left) and the rest of the Cruz Azul defense to keep him in check. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul eager to get small measure of payback against rivals América

Gerardo Espinoza was all set to take the Puebla job until it was discovered that Liga MX rules prevented his hiring.(Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX Coaching Carousel: Puebla, Necaxa go looking for new bosses

América's Henry Martín (right) – last season's Liga MX scoring champ – is expected back in the line-up for Saturday's contest against Cruz Azul, so Cementeros captain Juan Escobar (left) will have his hands full. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Three Liga MX teams face must-win situations on Matchday 7

Ángel Sepúlveda (left) has joined Cruz Azul which would normally be seen as a step up. However, this season Querétaro sits six spots above the Cementeros in the Liga MX table. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Gallos Blancos involved in three deals ahead of internal transfer deadline

Eduardo Arce (left) was dismissed by Puebla after the team got off to a 0-1-4 start. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Puebla axes Arce; Bravos and Tuneros nipping at Chivas’ heels

Necaxa might have been celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding, but Liga MX killjoys Tigres showed no respect, pounding the Rayos 3-0. (Photo by Jam Luis Cano/Media/Getty Images)

Scattershooting after a ho-hum Matchday 4 in Liga MX

Cruz Azul's Christian Tabó reacts after teammate Rodolfo Rotondi was denied from point-blank range, a missed opportunity that cost the Cementeros a victory. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cementeros forced to settle for draw, remain in last place

J.J. Esquivel will be playing for his fourth Liga MX franchise after being sent from Necaxa to Mazatlán FC. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Wheeling and dealing continues as Liga MX prepares to resume play

América and the Pumas – stalwart members of the Liga MX Big 4 – will stage their "Clásico Capitalino" in late September. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Top tasks for each member of the Big 4 as the Apertura 2023 resumes

Ricardo Ferretti (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

The story behind Ferretti’s firing: Cruz Azul front office chaos continues

Willian José of Real Betis was in talks to join Liga MX side Cruz Azul, but the deal has fallen through. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

The latest transactions ahead of the resumption of the Apertura 2023 season

Pumas coach Antonio Mohamed aims to help UNAM regain its mojo after two down seasons. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Pumas aim to climb back to respectability this season

The Chivas were among the first Liga MX teams to get knocked out of the Leagues Cup and they have been inactive since July 31. (Photo : Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)

With 16 teams back home, Liga MX set to resume Apertura 2023

Germán Berterame will miss the remainder of the Liga MX season after breaking his left foot during a Leagues Cup match. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Leagues Cup taking heavy toll on Liga MX title contenders

The familiar scowl of Ricardo Ferretti will be absent from Liga MX sidelines after Cruz Azul fired the legendary coach. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

After botching the transfer window, Cruz Azul decides to blame ‘Tuca’

Just nine months ago, Pachuca captain Óscar Ustari was parading around with the Liga MX trophy. Now he is looking for a job. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Leagues Cup: No. 1 Tuzos in for a fall? No. 2 Aguilas off to soaring start