Liga MX Standings Shake Up As Playoff Race Intensifies

Liga MX Standings Shake Up As Playoff Race Intensifies...

The Liga MX standings are trending in the U.S. today after a dramatic weekend of matches reshaped the playoff picture with just two weeks remaining in the regular season. American fans are closely tracking the league as U.S. national team players like Alejandro Zendejas (Club América) and Brandon Vazquez (Monterrey) battle for postseason positioning.

Defending champions América surged to first place after Saturday's 3-1 win over Puebla, while Tigres dropped to third following their surprise loss to Necaxa. The tight race sees just four points separating the top eight teams, with the final Liguilla spots still up for grabs. Major markets like Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago are driving U.S. interest due to large Mexican-American fanbases.

Sunday's clash between Chivas and Cruz Azul drew particular attention after a controversial VAR decision awarded Chivas a late penalty in their 2-1 victory. The result knocked Cruz Azul out of playoff position and sparked heated debates on social media platforms. Liga MX viewership in the U.S. has grown 18% this season, with Univision and TUDN reporting strong ratings.

Key matches this week include Monterrey vs. Pachuca (Wednesday on TUDN) and América vs. Santos Laguna (Saturday on Univision). The final regular season matches will determine which 12 teams advance to the expanded Liguilla format, with the top four earning first-round byes. Analysts note this could be the most competitive playoff field in Liga MX history.