Sep 17, 2024, 10:54 ET
While Cruz Azul, Toluca and Tigres will try to stay at the top of the table, América will try to take advantage of the momentum of the Classic to get closer to the Liguilla spots.
This week we will have a double date in the Liga MX and there are several situations that can become very complex for some clubs. While some teams are having a positive time and are at the top of the table, there are others that are suffering the opposite and their outlook can become complicated if the defeats accumulate.
Below, we present what some of the clubs in the league are playing for. Liga MX on this double date.
After winning the Classic, America is looking to establish a positive streak. Imago7
Pumas and continuity on the bench
With three consecutive defeats in the league, the felines are living a key moment where they can still get back on track. If they lose this Tuesday’s game against Pueblato be held at the Olympic University Stadium, the continuity of Gustavo Lema could be put on the table.
Because they play at home, the Pumas They have the conditions in their favor to obtain the victory, so if they do not add three points, the patience of the board could run out and come to an end, thus seeking other paths in this competition.
Cruz Azul, Toluca, Tigres and Monterrey
They are the four best teams in the tournament and after the double round they have everything to take the lead. The difference between the four teams is just three points, so the combination of results could favor one or the other.
The Machine is leading with 19 points and will visit the Athletic of San Luis and then they will receive the Chivas. Tolucawho is second with 17 points will visit Pachuca y Santos. Tigersalso with 17 units, will visit Querétaro y Juarezwhile Striped will receive Bravos y Mazatlan.
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America
Although there is still a lot left in the tournament, the Eagles will play for the opportunity to enter the qualification zone, at least in the part of the Play-inThey are currently in 12th place with nine units and are outside of said instance. America had a break by winning the National Classic against Chivasdespite not having a full squad due to injuries.
León
It is one of the two teams that has not won in the campaign (the other is Querétaro) and Eduardo ‘Toto’ Berizzo already commanded his first game with the Esmeraldas in the defeat he suffered against Blue Cross in his debut in this campaign.
Despite the setback, the team shook off the negative inertia and we will have to keep an eye on whether it is finally able to add three points after the games it faces against Chivas and the Athletic of San Luis.
Querétaro
The team of Mauro Gerk They have not won in the campaign so far. After eight games they have one draw and seven losses, making them the worst team in the league. Opening 2024.
The process of Greek could be cut, even though he has no intention of resigning and leaving the team, although after the most recent defeat against Puebla, he said that he does not know if the board plans to change course. Tigers y Atlas are their next synods.
