The Liga MX regular season has now officially finished with the playoffs up next, leaving six teams knocked out of the running for the title chase.
For those remaining, the top four in the league table will automatically qualify for the quarterfinal playoff stage, while spots five through 12 will battle it out in a preliminary single-leg play-in (repechaje) round this weekend. After that, the two-legged quarterfinals will then begin next week.
In case you missed the final weekend of the regular season, here’s a quick wrap-up on those invited to the Liguilla, those missing out, and other additional notes from Week 17.
After four separate teams climbed the top, Club America took the No. 1 spot in the league table after Week 12, never letting go of the position through the end of the regular season. Friday night’s 2-1 win over Puebla not only solidified a whopping 38 points for the league leaders, but also extended Las Aguilas‘ undefeated streak to 12 games.
Manager Fernando Ortiz and his players remain as the clear title favorites, but the coach made it clear that it won’t be easy in the Liguilla.
“The 12th qualified team has the same opportunity as us in first place,” said Ortiz after the result against Puebla. “Starting Monday afternoon, you have to prepare differently [for the playoffs].”
