Chiapas

 
Last week, I talked about how the Pumas had full control of their destiny in regards to securing a liguilla position. On Sunday afternoon, they backed up those words with a dominant performance against Jaguares de Chiapas and now officially have a spot in this year’s playoffs. Where they will be seeded however, will be decided in the final week of the Liga MX Clausura.

Plenty of interesting storylines highlight Week 4 and the Clausura season thus far. Chivas and Leon are still winless. Atlas and Queretaro continue to make a real battle out the relegation race. Tijuana hasn’t flinched from their championship form. With so much to discuss, I present an especially meaty torta. Buen provecho.

What's Happening: Week 4 Results and Table

 
Liga MX went with the strange decision to host a regular slate of matches in spite of the international break. To further confound things, they then decided to postpone some of the matches. So we had a partial slate, but luckily some entertaining games. I went with the Tres Quesos Torta today ... one cheese to honor each of the three fallen fixtures.

The Clasico dominated the hype and headlines of the weekend. Surprisingly, it actually lived up to its billing. It was an entertaining match with plenty of back and forth action. This week's Torta Tuesday features a bunch of clips from Snatch and plenty of Chivas. In honor of Guadalajara's victory, I tried to acquire a Torta Ahogada, in true Tapatio style, but all my usual torta spots claimed they didn't have them. Sounds like an Americanista conspiracy to me.

At the beginning of the season, I had a sneaking suspicion. There was a faint whiff of something foul. I couldn't say for sure that the funk was there, but it was a definite possibility. Now through the tenth match of the season, I could say with confidence ... this Cruz Azul team is deeply flawed and just a bit awful.

Now that you are prepared to take the plunge in to Liga MX, you will need to decide on which team to throw your undying support behind. Luckily, I have this all figured out for you.  In the spirit of the Men in Blazers’ NBA to EPL converter, this helpful tool will guide you to your new Mexican squad of destiny.

 
1. There Will Be Goals

I enjoy seeing quality defense. Low scoring matches can be extremely entertaining when good defensive play is what is keeping the ball out of the net.

 
Cruz Azul’s season came to an abrupt conclusion on Sunday. Their season ended with a disappointing draw at Estadio Azteca to Club America. Their failure to get the needed three points was emblematic of their season as a whole. Dropping points early followed by a late charge that comes up short.

 
Tuxtla Gutierrez was home to a match of great consequence between the Jaguares of Chiapas and the Monarcas of Morelia yesterday. Chiapas needed a win to give themselves a better chance to secure one of the final playoff spots. A win for Morelia meant less. They had already secured their spot in the postseason. Morelia seemed fully aware of this situation.

Aspiring goal scorers ... this is how you celebrate after scoring. Felix Borja, well done, sir. Well done.