Cruz Azul y Chivas brillan en la jornada 9 de la Liga MX.

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This Friday, September 20, marks the start of Matchday 9 of Liga MX, now in the second half of the tournament. Teams will fiercely compete for points to secure their places at the top of the table or salvage their seasons.

The standout match of the weekend features Cruz Azul and Chivas, where the league leaders will defend their top position against Guadalajara, who aims to extend their winning streak following their victory over León. The Ciudad de los Deportes stadium in Mexico City will host the Sacred Herd, who recently fell to América in the same venue.

The matchday kicks off with Puebla facing Pachuca and Atlas hosting Querétaro. For both Tuzos and Camoteros, this match is crucial; they must aim for three points to avoid elimination from playoff contention, as a draw won’t suffice. Querétaro faces a tough challenge in defeating Atlas away from home if they hope to climb out of the bottom of the table.

América will visit Necaxa in a clash of prestige, with both teams vying for vital points as they sit in 10th and 11th place, respectively. The Saturday matches begin with León against Atlético de San Luis in a Bajío classic, where the potosinos aim to maintain their strong season, while León seeks to turn things around. Monterrey will take on Mazatlán as favorites, being tied for second place with Cruz Azul, intensifying the race for the top spot.

On Sunday, Pumas and Tijuana will battle for a better ranking, as they sit in eighth and ninth place, respectively. For Pumas, this is a crucial opportunity for coach Gustavo Lema, who bought himself another week after the recent win against Puebla. Meanwhile, Santos, having struggled this season, will host Toluca, who is thriving in third place, just one point behind the leaders. Lastly, Tigres will visit Juárez as favorites, considering the latter has managed only one victory and has six losses to their name.

Published: Sep 20, 2024
Edited by: Alfredo Gutiérrez Bayardi

Alfredo Gutiérrez Bayardi is the editor at large and founding partner of Para Ganar. A sports analyst specializing in Mexican and international soccer, he is a passionate fan who has experienced the vibrant atmosphere of stadiums in Europe, South America, and the CONCACAF region.

Follow: @fredbayardi

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