{"id":37545,"date":"2024-11-04T14:27:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T20:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=37545"},"modified":"2024-11-04T14:27:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T20:27:50","slug":"apertura-mx-2024-matchday-15-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/liga-mx\/apertura-mx-2024-matchday-15-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Apertura MX 2024 Matchday 15 Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

D\u00eda de los Muertos weekend in Mexico, and Liga MX held its matchday 15, bringing Cruz Azul closer to breaking the points record.

The M\u00e1quina had no trouble against Santos, one of the league’s worst teams, while Am\u00e9rica regained its form and crushed Mazatl\u00e1n to move closer to direct playoff positions.

With two rounds remaining, only three teams are left competing for two spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matchday 15 Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quer\u00e9taro 1-2 Ju\u00e1rez <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Mazatl\u00e1n 0-5 Am\u00e9rica <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Tijuana 0-3 Tigres <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
San Luis 2-0 Puebla <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Toluca 2-2 Le\u00f3n <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Monterrey 4-0 Atlas<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Guadalajara 0-0 Pumas <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Pachuca 6-2 Necaxa <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Cruz Azul 2-0 Santos<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX weekly picks betting odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mazatlan 3.59<\/em><\/td>Club America 1.972<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs:<\/strong> 3.58<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Club Tijuana 3.54 <\/em><\/td>Tigres UANL 1.94<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs:<\/strong> 3.74<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Toluca 1.53<\/em><\/td>Leon 5.23<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: 4.55<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Cruz Azul 1.186<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Santos Laguna 12.5<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: <\/strong>7.1<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Apertura MX 2024 Matchday 15: Mazatl\u00e1n 0-5 Am\u00e9rica <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Friday, November 1 at 11:00 PM ET, 10:00 PM CST, 9:00 PM MT, and 8:00 PM PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio El Encanto<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9rica achieved a much-needed victory, as beyond the three points, they crushed their opponent, boosting morale for the tournament’s final stretch. It was a resounding 0-5 win on their visit to Mazatl\u00e1n.

The first half was decisive, with the \u00c1guilas securing the game in their favor. In the 25th minute, a great pass from Brian Rodr\u00edguez to his compatriot Rodrigo Aguirre set up the play. The Buffalo fought for the ball, evaded the goalkeeper, and passed it to Henry Martin, who finished it off for 0-1.

Three minutes later, a brilliant team play ended with Rodr\u00edguez passing to Alejandro Zendejas, who let the ball go through his legs, allowing Aguirre to slot it to the side with finesse for 0-2.

The 0-3 arrived in the 35th minute, when Zendejas headed and shot in the same play, and as the ball reached the line, Rodr\u00edguez tapped it in to get on the scoreboard.

Before the first half ended, the fourth goal came with a left-side cross from Cristian Borja, which Martin redirected with a simple touch, making it 0-4.

In the second half, at 78 minutes, Diego Vald\u00e9s sent a great pass to Israel Reyes, who struck it first time to seal the 0-5 final score.

America has now 24 points, one less than Pumas that is with the last direct spot to the playoffs. Mazatl\u00e1n is 15\u00b0 with only 13 units and already eliminated. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apertura MX 2024 Matchday 15: Tijuana 0-3 Tigres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Friday, November 1 at 11:05 PM ET, 10:05 PM CST, 9:05 PM MT, and 8:05 PM PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Caliente<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tigres took a huge step this weekend by defeating Tijuana 0-3 away, complicating the latter’s chances of a direct playoff entry.

The scoreboard opened in the 34th minute with an Argentine connection after a corner kick from Juan Brunetta found Nicol\u00e1s Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez’s head for the 0-1.

In the second half, Brunetta took the shot himself following a great play by Diego S\u00e1nchez, with a bit of luck on their side as well.

Near the end of the match, Diego Lainez assisted Marcelo Flores, who had time to control the ball in the goal area, adjust, and score the final 0-3.

The Felinos are third with 30 points and would need a miracle not to qualify for the next phase, while the Xolos are in seventh place with 25 units and will fight until the last matchday for their direct entry. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apertura MX 2024 Matchday 15: <\/strong>Toluca 2-2 Le\u00f3n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM CST, 5:00 PM MT, and 4:00 PM PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Nemesio Diez<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Toluca was caught off guard by Le\u00f3n but managed to salvage a point thanks to Paulinho\u2019s brace in an exciting match that ended 2-2.

Both sides had plenty of chances, controversies, disallowed goals, and shots hitting the posts\u2026 It was a truly thrilling game, and the draw was a fair result.

The Fiera struck first, and after an offside goal was called back, Steven Mendoza scored in the 15th minute with a shot from outside the area following a defensive clearance by the home team.

In the second half, at the 57th minute, Salvador Reyes followed his instincts, sent a cutback cross, and found Jos\u00e9 Alvarado who was coming in and scored first-touch for the shocking 0-2 at the Nemesio Diez Stadium.

However, three minutes later, a corner kick from Alexis Vega found Paulinho\u2019s head, cutting the lead.

In the final minutes, in the 87th, despite being a man down after Bruno M\u00e9ndez\u2019s red card, Paulinho scored again with a header. This time, he benefited from a mistake by goalkeeper Alfonso Blanco, who let the ball slip between his legs, sealing the 2-2 result. The Portuguese player now leads the tournament scoring chart with 12 goals. <\/strong>

The Diablos Rojos reached 32 points, securing direct qualification to the playoffs, while Club Le\u00f3n sits 11th with 17 points, three behind Atlas, which currently holds the last play-in spot. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apertura MX 2024 Matchday 15: Cruz Azul 2-0 Santos <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, November 2 at 11:10 PM ET, 10:10 PM CST, 9:10 PM MT, and 8:10 PM PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>fuboTV<\/a>, TUDN<\/a>, and Univision<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The unstoppable Cruz Azul continues to prove they are the best team in the Liga MX,<\/a> edging closer to the points record. This time, they defeated Santos 2-0 and now have 40 points. <\/strong>

The first goal came in the 23rd minute from Jorge S\u00e1nchez, following a great cross from the left by Carlos Rotondi. It was S\u00e1nchez’s first goal for the M\u00e1quina, and he scored it in his return after suspension.

The 2-0 was scored by \u00c1ngel Sep\u00falveda in the 68th minute, finishing first-touch on a pass from the right by Luis Romo. This was the striker’s eighth goal, making him the team\u2019s top scorer and placing him second in the Liga MX scoring charts. <\/strong>

With this victory and two games left to play, Cruz Azul is now just one point shy of the points record since the tournament has 18 teams, and three points from the record when there were 20 clubs. Meanwhile, Santos lost again after two draws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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