How would the Liga MX table look with the European format?

The regular stage of the Liga MX Clausura 2023 is coming to an end with matchday 15 of the tournament taking place this weekend. Some clubs have stepped up the pace to increase their chances of remaining in the top four positions - those that give direct entry to the liguilla, while others are aiming to sneak into the playoffs place or edge away from the bottom places. If the Liga MX used the same format as Europe’s main leagues, the fight for the title would be closer and more exciting with only three games left to play.

If the tournament was played over 34 fixtures instead of 17, Monterrey would continue to be the overall leaders on 69 points. América would appear in second place with 65 points - fully immersed in the battle for the championship with Rayados during the remaining three matches of the Clausura 2023.

Even though they all enjoyed two good campaigns, Pachuca, Toluca and Tigres would remain in the top five places but no longer with any chance of finishing top. Meanwhile, Chivas would have 47 points and Cruz Azul would be just below them on 45.

However, Pumas would be extremely compromised in the lower part of the standings and just one point away from qualifying for the playoffs, while Mazatlán and Querétaro would be relegated.

Hypothetical Liga MX Clausura 2023 table with European format

Hypothetical Expansion League MX table with European format

Let’s see how the teams would stand in the Expansion League if it were played with the European format. Celaya would be top of the table with 69 points with a clear lead in the silver division. Atlante would be close to consummating their return to the Liga MX while Cimarrones would be in the promotion battle, competing against Atlas and Pumas.

At the other end of the standings, Cancún and Auriazules affiliate, Pumas Tabasco, would be faceing relegation and the Dorados Sinaloa would be playing to stay in the Liga de Expansión MX.