Liga MX playoffs previews and predictions: Who's moving on to the semifinals?
Eight teams are left to fight for Liga MX's Apertura 2021 title. Who will emerge and reach the semifinals in Mexico's top flight?
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
5th in Mexican Liga BBVA MX
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CCL: Red Bulls ease past Pantoja, Santos hit six
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2021 Liga MX Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| América | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | +11 | 35 |
| Atlas | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | +11 | 29 |
| León | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | +6 | 29 |
| Tigres UANL | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | +12 | 28 |
| Santos | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| Toluca | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| Puebla | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| Cruz Azul | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 23 |
| Monterrey | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | +3 | 22 |
| Guadalajara | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
| Pumas UNAM | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | -6 | 21 |
| Atlético San Luis | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | -4 | 20 |
| Mazatlán FC | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 20 |
| Necaxa | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | -6 | 20 |
| Pachuca | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -2 | 18 |
| FC Juarez | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -11 | 16 |
| Querétaro | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -8 | 15 |
| Tijuana | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -11 | 15 |
2021 Team LeadersMexican Liga BBVA MX
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMexican Liga BBVA MX
Goal Difference212nd
Goals Scored571st
Assists3Tied-1st
Goals Conceded36Tied-4th