With two days remaining in the Opening 2024the positions of League and Play-In more and more are defined, likewise, the list of eliminated teams continues to grow larger. Below, we share with you what the possibilities of the 18 Liga MX clubs are for the remainder of the tournament.
1. Blue Cross (40 points): With the victory over Santos Laguna and the draw against Toluca, La Maquina has secured the leadership of the Liga MX with two remaining dates. A victory or two draws in the remaining games would make Martín Anselmi’s Cruz Azul the team with the most points in the history of short tournaments, the current record belongs to León with 41.
2. Toluca (32 points): After distributing points against León, the Red Devils were left with no chance of surpassing or even reaching Cruz Azul in the table. A defeat this Wednesday against Tigres, their biggest threat in the table, would make them exchange positions. However, Renato Paiva’s men already have a guaranteed ticket to the Liguilla, since if they were to lose their remaining games they could only fall one step.
3. Tigres (30 points): Despite the doubts and criticism they have received for their performance, those from San Nicolás de los Garza are in third position and with one more victory, they would secure a direct pass to the Liguilla. A victory over Toluca would send them to second position and it would be up to them to maintain it for the end of the tournament.
4. Monterrey (28 points): Those led by Martín Demichelis are the only team in this area that has one more game than the rest, so the chances of climbing for them are minimal. With one day left, they can only surpass Tigres in points, however, a victory for the Auriazul would put an end to that possibility. Even a victory over León does not guarantee them a direct pass, since Xolos (7th) could tie them on points.
5. Atlético San Luis (26 points): With two consecutive wins, the Potosinos are pushing forward in the final stretch of the tournament. If the tournament ended today, they would be in the Liguilla directly, however, with one point more than sixth and seventh, any setback could send them to the Play-In. On the other hand, a combination of unrealistic results and two wins for them could equal them on points with Toluca.
6. Pumas (25 points): The capitalians seem to be suffering in the final part of the tournament. With only one victory in the last five games they have allowed Xolos to equal them in the table. If they do not add three in the following days, a victory for Guadalajara would not only take them out of the Liguilla, but would send them to series B of the Play-In.
7. Tijuana (25 points): Those led by Juan Carlos Osorio are in exactly the same situation as the Pumas. With 25 points but a worse goal difference, they need Pedregal to leave points along the way to be able to access the Liguilla, while a setback and a victory for Chivas could move them from series A to B.
8. América (24 points): The two-time Mexican soccer champion with its 24 units is the last team that has Play-In guaranteed, since León (11th) would be one point behind them if they win their remaining two and that the Águilas They won’t add up. With a defeat it would clear the way for Chivas to sneak into Serie A.
9. Guadalajara (22 points): The Sacred Flock, which is currently in Series B, still has possibilities of entering the Liguilla directly, although they are minimal and do not depend on them. With the possibility of reaching 28 units, I would have to wait for a catastrophic closure of América, Tijuana and Pumas. Likewise, they need a win to secure their place in the Play-In.
10. Atlas (20 points): The Rojinegros are the team that so far marks the end of the invitees to the next phase. With three points more than La Fierra, it depends exclusively on them to remain within the Play-In. Unlike Chivas, they need at least four points to end León’s aspirations.
11. León (17 points): Those led by Eduardo Berizzo have had a great finish, being, along with Cruz Azul, Toluca and América, the only teams that have not lost in the last five games. To qualify, they need to win their two remaining games and for Atlas to lose at least one game, or for Guadalajara to lose both of their games, since a draw for Chivas would leave them equal on points, but the goal difference does not favor them . They are the only team outside of Play-In with a chance of entering.
- 12. Puebla (14 points): Eliminated
- 13. Necaxa (13 points: Eliminated
- 14. Pachuca (13 points): Eliminated
- 15. Mazatlán (13 points): Eliminated
- 16. Juárez (13 points): Eliminated
- 17. Santos Laguna (10 points) Eliminated
- 18. Querétaro (9 points): Eliminated
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