Monterrey Tries to Keep Its Playoff Spot Against Tijuana

The Liga MX Apertura season has two rounds of matches left. Leader Club America sits first with 28 points and has one game in hand. The other teams are trying to close that advantage in the playoff race.

America, the league's highest-scoring team, appears to be back in form. Their match against fifth-placed Toluca is therefore going to be an interesting one. Last season's champion, Toluca, is not where it expected to be because of injuries and bad luck. With its squad now healthy, the club wants to show it still has a say in the playoff race.

Monterrey is under similar pressure. Despite signings such as Hugo Cuypers and Diego Rossi, it is struggling to keep its playoff position. The attack remains at mid-table level, and the defense is also struggling. For a club that is one of the most successful in Liga MX history, missing the playoffs would be a huge surprise. But that possibility is genuinely on the table.

Tijuana has struggled while young talent Gilberto Mora has been sidelined through injury. Still, the match against Monterrey is a winnable opportunity. A win could lift the team up to fifth place. The match will be played on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET at Estadio BBVA and will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Golazo Network.