Morelia take upper hand over America in Apertura semi-final
Morelia takes a two-goal advantage into the second leg of the 2019 Apertura semifinal against Club America, after a 2-0 victory on Thursday.
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All times ETMorelia takes a two-goal advantage into the second leg of the 2019 Apertura semifinal against Club America, after a 2-0 victory on Thursday.
Club America is investigating members of its Under-17s team after a video filtered out of players making fun of a dance against gender violence.
With Necaxa, Monterrey, America and Morelia moving on to the semifinals of the liguilla, Tom Marshall breaks down every match in Liga MX's playoffs.
Club America overturned a first leg loss and defeated Tigres 4-2 on Sunday to book its place in the Liga MX's 2019 Apertura semifinals.
Andre-Pierre Gignac's penalty completed an unlikely 2-1 comeback victory for Tigres against Club America in Thursday's quarterfinal first leg.
Club America head coach Miguel Herrera escaped with a three-game ban after insulting the referee in front of journalists last Saturday.
Guillermo Ochoa won't be sanctioned after Liga MX determined there are "no elements" to advance an investigation into an alleged spitting incident.
Club America's dismantling of Chivas on Saturday was no fluke, and it reinforced the bigger picture of two clubs trending in opposite directions.
A horrific-looking injury to Giovani dos Santos overshadowed America's 4-1 victory over bitter rivals Chivas in Saturday's Liga MX Clasico Nacional.
Club America's issues seem temporary ahead of the Clasico Nacional but Chivas -- who'll debut yet another coach -- are in real need of inspiration.
Two of Liga MX's biggest derbies took place on Saturday. Chivas triumphed in the Clasico Tapatio, while honors were even between Pumas and America.
Mexican side Club America has more followers on social media than NFL's most popular team Dallas Cowboys.
Tigres beat Club America in a shootout to advance to the Leagues Cup final after the match finished in a 2-2 draw in regulation time in Houston.
Guillermo Ochoa and Giovani dos Santos' arrivals in Mexico send a warning to Club America's rivals: they can still make big moves when they want to.
Atlanta United boss Frank de Boer believes his team's win over Club America is a significant step to MLS closing the gap with Liga MX.
Josef Martinez netted the winning goal to hand Atlanta United a 3-2 victory over Club America and lift the 2019 Campeones Cup.
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to return to Club America from Standard Liege, the Liga MX side announced on Tuesday evening.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Santos | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 37 |
León | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +15 | 33 |
U.A.N.L | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | +12 | 32 |
Querétaro | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | +12 | 31 |
Necaxa | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | +10 | 31 |
América | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | +10 | 31 |
Morelia | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | +5 | 27 |
Monterrey | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 27 |
Pachuca | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +6 | 25 |
Guadalajara | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 25 |
Tijuana | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | -10 | 24 |
Cruz Azul | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | +1 | 23 |
Pumas UNAM | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | +1 | 23 |
Atlas | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -7 | 21 |
Atlético San Luis | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | -9 | 20 |
FC Juarez | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -10 | 18 |
Toluca | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 17 |
Puebla | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -11 | 17 |
Veracruz | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | -34 | 8 |