The stage is set, and the battle for supremacy in Mexican soccer is about to commence. As the Clausura 2024 tournament draws to a close, ten of the nation’s finest clubs have earned their place in the highly anticipated Liga MX playoffs. From the defending champions to the underdogs hungry for glory, each team carries its own unique narrative and ambition.
In this exhilarating finale, the stakes are high, and the road to the coveted trophy is paved with challenges.
In a pulsating encounter between two Liga MX heavyweights, Leon snatched a dramatic late winner against Monterrey to keep their hopes of securing a place in the Clausura 2024 Play-In alive. The match, played at the iconic Leon Stadium, was a captivating affair that ebbed and flowed throughout the 90 minutes, with both sides displaying a relentless desire to claim all three points.
The home side drew first blood in the 39th minute when Federico Viñas unleashed a thunderous strike that left the Monterrey goalkeeper grasping at thin air.
The 2024 Liga MX Clausura campaign continues to heat up as Atletico San Luis prepares to host league leaders Pachuca at the Alfonso Lastras Ramirez stadium on Monday evening. The visitors currently sit atop the table with an impressive 22 points from 11 matches, boasting the league’s most potent attack with 25 goals scored thus far.
San Luis, on the other hand, finds themselves mired in the bottom half of the standings with a mere 10 points from their opening 11 fixtures.
The embattled Tijuana Xolos have a prime opportunity to snap their 13-game winless streak when they welcome Santos Laguna to the Estadio Caliente on Friday night. The Border City Dogs have been flirting with victory for several weeks now but have consistently failed to get over the hump, exemplified by their dramatic 3-3 draw against Pumas UNAM last weekend.
Manager Miguel Herrera has steadfastly refused to throw in the towel despite his side’s struggles.
