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Liga MX

Liga MX Overview

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Liga MX game off after cartel boss killed

Mexican football has been plunged into a state of uncertainty following the news that several high-profile fixtures have been postponed due to a major security crisis. The decision to call off the matches came swiftly after the Mexican army killed the leader of one of the country's most powerful drug cartels in a town situated just two hours from Guadalajara, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The death of the high-ranking figure has sparked immediate concerns over public safety across multiple states.

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Standings

Clausura

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Cruz Azul crestCruz Azul8611158719
W
W
W
D
W
2Toluca crestToluca8530112918
W
W
W
D
D
3CD Guadalajara crestCD Guadalajara8602128418
L
L
W
W
W
4Club Universidad Nacional crestClub Universidad Nacional8440157816
D
W
W
D
W
5Pachuca crestPachuca842296314
L
W
W
W
D

Apertura

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Toluca crestToluca17114243182537
W
D
D
D
W
2Tigres crestTigres17106135161936
W
D
W
W
W
3Cruz Azul crestCruz Azul17105232201235
L
W
W
D
W
4CF America crestCF America17104333181534
L
W
D
W
L
5Monterrey crestMonterrey179443329431
L
D
L
W
D
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Frequently asked questions

Club America hold the record for the most Liga MX titles, having secured the championship 15 times.

Liga MX consists of a single table featuring 18 teams that compete in two annual tournaments, known as the Apertura and Clausura. This format allows for two champions to be crowned each season, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment in Mexican football.

Oscar Perez holds the record for the most appearances in Liga MX history, having played in an impressive 741 matches throughout his career.

Brazilian-born Cabinho is Liga MX's all-time topscorer. Cabinho scored an impressive 312 goals in just 415 games, featuring for sides like Tigres UANL, Leon, Atlante, and UNAM.

Former attacking midfielder Rubens Sambueza, who hails from Argentina, is the player with the most assists in Liga MX, registering 115 assists in 456 games.

Oscar Perez holds the record of being the oldest player to feature in Liga MX history. The legendary Mexican goalkeeper was 45 years and 247 days old when he achieved this feat in 2018.

Victor Manon, at the age of 15 years and 217 days, became the youngest player to ever feature in a Liga MX game. Manon was playing for Pachuca at the time.

Liga MX has seen a number of prominent players who have made significant contributions to the league. Notable figures include Hugo Sanchez, Rafael Marquez, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Carlos Vela, Andres Guardado, and Oribe Peralta.

Ricardo Ferretti, Miguel Herrera, Javier Aguirre, Guillermo Vazquez, and Matías Almeyda are among the most eminent managers in Liga MX history.

Estadio Azteca, which is the home of reigning Clausara champions Club America, is the biggest stadium in Liga MX. Azteca has an official capacity of 87,523.