In Liga MX, Matchday 13 of the Apertura 2024 begins with several key matches that can define the course of some teams in their fight to secure a spot in the Liguilla or Play-In. Cruz Azul leads the table with 31 points after defeating Puebla in the last round.
The Chivas of Guadalajara broke a three-match winless streak by beating Pachuca 0-2. América placed itself in the repesca spots by winning 3-0 against Santos Laguna, and León won 2-3 against Juárez FC. This matchday will be crucial in defining the landscape heading into the final phase of the tournament.
The teams ranked 7th to 10th will compete in the Play-In, while the top six will qualify directly for the quarter-finals of the tournament. The dates for the upcoming stages will be November 20 and 21 for the Play-In, November 23 and 24 for the playoff for the last spot, and the quarter-finals will take place on November 27 and 28 (first leg) and November 30 and December 1 (second leg).
The final phase will continue with the semi-finals on December 4 and 5 (first leg) and December 7 and 8 (second leg), and the final will take place on December 12 or 26, in case Pachuca participates. Matchday 13 will start with the game between Santos and Pachuca, followed by Chivas against Necaxa. Other important matches will include Mazatlán facing Tigres and Toluca against Puebla. The action continues with more matches throughout the week.
