Alexis Vega’s goal and subsequent celebration in the Clasico Tapatio caused a stir on social media.
MEXICO CITY — Two of Liga MX’s biggest derbies took place on Saturday, with Chivas earning the bragging rights over Atlas thanks to a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara’s Clasico Tapatio and Pumas managing a 1-1 tie against 10-man Club America in Mexico City’s Clasico Capitalino.
Chivas’ victory was sealed when young Mexico international Alexis Vega cut inside from the left wing and launched a swerving, dipping shot from outside the penalty area that left Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with no chance.
But…
Pumas’ winner in their 1-0 victory over Lobos BUAP was controversial at best.
You could forgive Lobos BUAP players for being slightly disappointed with their 1-0 loss to Pumas in the Liga MX Femenil on Saturday.
There are ways to lose a game of football, some more acceptable than others. But when your team is defeated by a goal that doesn’t even really come that close to crossing the line, it must be especially disappointing.
And that’s exactly what happened to Lobos BUAP.
Dania Padilla sent a long pass in the 32nd minute onto the head of Fabiola Santamaria, who rose and…
Pumas’ hot start has been the biggest surprise so far in Liga MX.
MEXICO CITY – Two weeks into the Liga MX regular season, some teams are already bucking most analysts’ preseason predictions.
Only five undefeated teams remain, while another five have yet to win. Surprises abound on both ends of the spectrum: Pumas has won its first two, including a sparkling offensive explosion against Necaxa on Sunday. Chivas, on the other hand, have dropped both of their initial decisions, with fans beginning to turn on the team’s beleaguered executives.
Where do they all stack…
Progressing from the last six World Cup group stages, Mexico have no issues starting the tournament well, but can they progress in the knockout stages in Russia?
Mexico international Jesus Gallardo has sealed a move from Pumas to Monterrey, the clubs confirmed on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old winger — who usually plays more as a left-back for the national team — has 21 caps for El Tri and is expected to be in Mexico’s 23-player squad for the World Cup.
Gallardo had come through Pumas’ youth system and there had been rumors that the left-footed player could leave Mexico for Europe.
=ð| Bienvenido al Club de Futbol Monterrey #Rayados, @JGallardo_17 =K
ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez predicts the four teams that will advance out of their respective Liguilla quarterfinal ties.
The Liga MX Clausura regular season has come to a close, and what better way to round up the action as we head into the Liguilla than with our awards? ESPN FC asked our experts Tom Marshall, Nayib Moran, Cesar Hernandez and Eric Gomez for their picks for best player, biggest flop and more!
Best player
Santos’ Osvaldo Martinez (left) or Xolos’ Aviles Hurtado (right)? Who was the best player during the regular season?
Who was the best player?
Aviles Hurtado
Osvaldo Martinez
Guido Rodriguez
Raul Ruidiaz
Other
43%
Aviles Hurtado
9%
Osvaldo Martinez
9%
Guido Rodriguez
26%
Raul Ruidiaz
13%
Other
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Aviles Hurtado, FW, Club Tijuana
No player has made a greater contribution to his team’s success this regular season, with Hurtado notching up eight goals and four assists. The forward is the very…