Liga MX big guns stand up to MLS rivals
León, Rayados and Tigres made amends for Mexican soccer after initial poor results in the Leagues Cup.
Liga MX’s teams didn’t have the best of starts to the 2023 Leagues Cup but now it appears that Mexico’s representatives have started to balance the results a bit. León, Rayados and Tigres fulfilled their expectations and won their respective games against MLS opposition.
La Pandilla defeated Real Salt Lake 3-0, La Fiera beat the Los Angeles Galaxy by the minimum, and Tigres did the same with the Portland Timbers, edging their game 2-1. Before those results, Atlético San Luis and Querétaro both suffered defeats to the New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union respectively - both losing 5-1.
Liga MX greats take center stage
Chivas Guadalajara will face off against Cincinnati in a clash that looks set to be an interesting one considering both teams’ domestic form. Elsewhere, América take on St Louis City, who have enjoyed a very good debut campaign in the MLS.
In addition to the aforementioned Mexican teams, Mazatlán also gave a good account Mexican football. The team from Simnaloa defeated Austin FC with authority and drew 1-1 with Los Bravos Juárez, so already have their ticket secured to the next round.