The moment of truth has arrived. Chivas has a great chance of qualifying directly for the Liguilla, but first of all, they must win this Saturday's Clásico Tapatío at the Jalisco Stadium, corresponding to the last date of the Clausura 2024, a result that would put them with a foot and a half in the Quarterfinals of Liga MX.
To avoid confusion and resolve all doubts, we will tell you what the red and white team needs to do to get into the first six places in the general table and thus avoid the Play-In stage.
What is the scenario for Chivas to advance directly to the Quarterfinals?
- WIN: El Rebaño would have 31 points and would have to wait for either Cruz Azul, Monterrey, Tigres, or Pachuca NOT to win their game day 17 match; it would be enough for one of those teams to draw or lose for Chivas to overtake them in the table and move between third and sixth place overall.
** If all their rivals also win, Chivas must look to score as many goals as possible on Matchday J17 to improve their goal difference and overtake them in the standings by that criterion.
- TIE: Chivas would reach 29 points and would have to wait for Monterrey, Tigres, or Pachuca to lose their J17 match, only then the red-and-white team could get into the top 6 of the general table.
- DEFEAT: El Rebaño would be left with 28 points and could be surpassed by Necaxa or Pumas in case they win their matches, thus running the risk of finishing between seventh and ninth place. They would play Play In.
How is the table going?
Team/points (goal difference)
1. América / 32 (+17)
2. Toluca / 32 (+16)
3. Cruz Azul / 30 (+8)
4. Monterrey / 29 (+10)5. Tigres / 28 (+8)
6. Pachuca / 28 (+7)
7. GUADALAJARA / 28 (+6)
8. Necaxa / 27 (+4)
9. Pumas / 26 (+5)
10. Querétaro / 23 (+1)
11. Leon / 23 (-2)
What games are left for Chivas and their rivals for a direct ticket to the Liguilla?
GUADALAJARA
- Atlas / Jalisco Stadium
CRUZ AZUL
- Toluca / Nemesio Diez Stadium
NECAXA
- Monterrey / Rayos Stadium
PACHUCA
- Mazatlán / Hidalgo Stadium
TIGRES
- Xolos / Universitario Stadium
PUMAS
- Querétaro / La Corregidora Stadium
QUERETARO
- Pumas / La Corregidora Stadium
LEÓN
- FC Juárez / Benito Juárez Olympic Stadium
