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 playoff encounter, Pumas UNAM held their nerve to edge out Pachuca 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes in the Liga MX Clausura Play-In round. The university students weathered an attacking onslaught from the home side to force the game into a shootout, which they ultimately won to secure a quarterfinal berth.
The game was a cagey affair from the outset, with both teams knowing a single mistake could prove costly in their quest to advance.
The 2024 Liga MX season is heating up, and football fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Necaxa and Monterrey. This high-stakes encounter promises to be a thrilling display of skill, strategy, and determination as two formidable teams battle it out on the pitch.
Kickoff Time and Where to Watch The match is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the iconic Victoria Stadium. The kick-off time is set for 8:00 PM ET (10:00 PM ET for viewers on the East Coast).
The final matchday of the Liga MX Clausura 2024 promises an electrifying showdown between two fierce rivals, Atlas and Chivas Guadalajara. As the curtain falls on the regular season, the stakes couldn’t be higher, with Chivas fighting for a place in the coveted Liguilla quarterfinals.
For Atlas, the motivation is straightforward – to conclude their campaign on a high note, even though their chances of progressing further have evaporated. However, for Chivas, the urgency is palpable.
The 2023-24 Liga MX season is headed for a thrilling conclusion this weekend as the playoff race reaches fever pitch. The top clubs América and UNAM find themselves in vastly different situations, with major ramifications on the line in their respective finales.
Currently leading the league standings, defending champions América have their sights set on securing the #1 playoff seed and the crucial home-field advantage that comes with it. However, a potential stumbling block awaits in the form of last-place Puebla, who the Aguilas visit on Friday night.
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 Liga MX resumes this weekend with an intriguing clash between two sides at opposite ends of the table - Atletico San Luis and Toluca. The match at the Alfonso Lastras Stadium on Friday night pits the struggling home side, mired in 14th place, against second-placed Toluca, who were flying high until a recent 5-1 thumping by leaders Club America.
San Luis have managed just two wins from their last 13 outings in Mexico’s top flight, a poor run of form that has left them looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone.
The stage is set for an epic Liga MX clash as Pumas UNAM and Club Leon prepare to lock horns at the iconic Estadio Olimpico Universitario on Sunday. With both teams separated by a mere goal difference in the league standings, this encounter promises to be a mouth-watering affair for football enthusiasts across the globe.
Club Leon’s recent form has been nothing short of impressive, with Jorge Bava’s men embarking on a three-game winning streak that propelled them into the coveted play-in spots.
The highly anticipated Liga MX match between Atlas and Atlético San Luis on April 15, 2024, was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for soccer fans. The clash saw a flurry of goals, substitutions, and intense moments that kept spectators on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Atlas Strikes First The match kicked off with Atlas taking an early lead in the 6th minute, thanks to a brilliant strike from F.
The cauldron of the iconic Estadio Azteca is set to witness a tantalizing clash between two Mexican soccer heavyweights as Club América and Toluca lock horns in a potential title-decider on Saturday evening. With both teams level on points at the summit of the Liga MX standings, the stakes couldn’t be higher in this blockbuster ‘Clasico’ encounter.
América, the record 13-time champions, have been a force to be reckoned with this season, their attacking prowess spearheaded by the in-form Alex Zendejas.
Mexican soccer fans are in for a crunch Liga MX clash as bottom-dwellers Puebla play host to the high-flying Cruz Azul at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Friday night. With the season winding down and playoff positions still up for grabs, both sides have everything to play for in this potentially season-defining encounter.
For Puebla, a victory would be little more than a consolation prize in an otherwise forgettable campaign that has seen them propping up the Liga MX table.
The Estadio Cuauhtémoc is set to host a high-stakes Liga MX encounter this Friday as struggling Puebla welcome the might of Cruz Azul. With the season’s finish line in sight, both sides have everything to play for in this potentially season-defining clash.
For the hosts, Puebla, the 2023/24 campaign has been one to forget. Rooted to the foot of the Liga MX table, Nicolás Larcamón’s men have managed a paltry three wins from 15 outings.
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 stage is set for an electrifying encounter as Pachuca, riding high on confidence, prepares to lock horns with a faltering Atletico San Luis side in the upcoming Liga MX Clausura fixture. With the visitors sitting pretty in the top four, they’ll be aiming to solidify their position in the title race, while the hosts desperately seek to halt their alarming slide down the table.
Atletico San Luis, once a promising force early in the campaign, have hit a stumbling block in recent weeks, stumbling to a disappointing 14th place with a meager 10 points from 11 games.
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.
The 2023 Liga MX Clausura has been a campaign of contrasting fortunes for Querétaro and Juárez so far. As the two sides prepare to clash on Friday night at Estadio Corregidora, the disparity in their performances this season could hardly be starker.
At one end of the spectrum lie the hosts, Querétaro. Though their 14 points from 11 games may not seem too impressive on paper, Los Gallos Blancos have shown themselves to be a tough nut to crack this season.
The Liga MX clash between Queretaro FC and FC Juarez on March 15 promises to be an enthralling, high-scoring affair. Despite their contrasting league positions, both teams have shown an attacking impetus and leaky defenses so far this Clausura season.
At home, Queretaro have been prolific in front of goal, averaging 1.5 goals per game at the Estadio Corregidora. Much of their goalscoring threat stems from the veteran Mexican international Pablo Barrera, who has already bagged three goals and four assists this campaign.
El Estadio Azteca se prepara para ser el escenario de una noche épica de fútbol mexicano, donde el Club América intentará sepultar las últimas esperanzas del Guadalajara para alcanzar los cuartos de final de la Concachampions. Tras imponerse con un contundente 3-0 en la ida, las Águilas tienen prácticamente sentenciada la eliminatoria, pero los Rojiblancos sueñan con una remontada histórica que borre la decepcionante imagen mostrada en el partido de ida.
The stage is set for a tantalizing Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 decider as Liga MX side Pachuca hosts MLS outfit Philadelphia Union in the second leg at Estadio Hidalgo on Tuesday night. The two sides played out a cagey 0-0 draw in the first leg in Philadelphia last week, leaving everything to play for in the return fixture in Mexico.
For Pachuca, advancing to the quarter-finals would keep alive their dreams of regional glory and a coveted spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.