Believe it or not, we’re at the halfway point of the 2018 Apertura regular season. With an international break underway after Week 8’s matches, we now have an opportunity to take a step back and analyze what we’ve seen so far in Mexico’s top flight.
After looking at a number of memorable performances, here’s the Liga MX best XI from the first half of the season.
GK: Tiago Volpi, Queretaro
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Liga MX is jam-packed with goalkeeping talent, but who’s the cream of the crop? Our experts Tom Marshall, Nayib Moran, Cesar Hernandez and Eric Gomez name their No. 1s in the position.
Who is the best goalkeeper in Liga MX?
Alfredo Talavera
Nahuel Guzman
Tiago Volpi
Agustin Marchesin
Other
25%
Alfredo Talavera
23%
Nahuel Guzman
19%
Tiago Volpi
15%
Agustin Marchesin
19%
Other
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Alfredo Talavera, Toluca
The goalkeeping position is one of the strongest in Liga MX, but I’d go for Talavera every single time. The Toluca keeper is strong in the air, a nimble shot stopper, decent enough with his feet and in his prime at 34.
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Club Tijuana’s Guido Rodriguez, left, celebrates with teammate Victor Malcorra after scoring his side’s third goal on Saturday.
Club Tijuana remains top of the league in the Liga MX 2017 Clausura, while Tiago Volpi shone for Queretaro and Morelia is now in deep relegation trouble.
Here’s what you need to know from round five of matches:
1. Hurtado essential as Xolos stay top
A couple of weeks ago, Chivas coach Matias Almeyda labelled Club Tijuana forward Aviles Hurtado the best player in Liga MX, alongside Tigres striker Andre-Pierre Gignac.
In Xolos’ 4-2 victory against Leon on Saturday, Hurtado gave credence to Almeyda’s…
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