After Tigres' Copa Libertadores hopes came to an end mid-week and the Copa MX and the CONCACAF Champions League got underway, LigaMX returns this weekend for its Jornada 3 as Mexico's top teams look to establish the order in the league after mixed fortunes so far in the Apertura. All times are Eastern time.
Friday August 7th Matches
Veracruz vs Jaguares de Chiapas, Univision Deportes, Estadio Luis Fuente, 20:30
Veracruz will look to bounce back to winning ways after their 4-1 thrashing last week at the hands of León. Los Tiburones Rojos will look to end Juaguares' unbeaten start to the season and in front of their home fans will be confident of taking the win. So long as they can keep all eleven men on the field.
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Santos Laguna vs Tijuana, Estadio TSM Corona, 22:30
Santos Laguna's start to their title defense could not have started any worse. With two straight defeats Santos will be hoping that returning trio Agustin Marchesin, Djaniny Tavares and Cesar Ibánez, who were suspended for last week's loss to Jaguares, can inspire a resurgence. Santos face a Tijuana side that have struggled this season as well and could struggle as they visit the Estadio Corona with notoriously bad away form.
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Saturday August 8th Matches
Cruz Azul vs Leon, Estadio Azul, 18:00
After picking up their first win of the season last week in their big match against Chivas, Cruz Azul will be full of confidence as they return home to face Leon. Cruz Azul will have to cope with the league's leading scorer Mauro Boselli and his Leon team, who have jumped straight to the top of the League with two straight wins and will be well equipped to take advantage of any mistakes from the Cruz Azul defense.
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Pachuca vs America, Estadio Pachuca Hidalgo, 21:00
Pachuca will look to continue their perfect start to the season with another victory over the disappointing America. Having come from behind to win last weekend Pachuca have shown the character and strength that America has lacked so far. America have struggled away from home lately and despite their 4-0 victory mid-week in the CONCACAF Champions League could struggle against a Pachuca side who were very impressive at home last season.
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Atlas vs Monterrey, Estadio Jalisco, 21:30
Atlas recovered from their opening weekend defeat with their victory over America last weekend and will now return home, welcoming back their fans after a banning order to boost their side. The Rayados have yet to register a single goal yet in their two matches so far and having played only two competitive matches compared to Atlas' four matches Monterrey could be a little under prepared to face an Atlas side that is building momentum.
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Dorados de Sinaloa vs Queretar, Estadio Banorte, 22:00
Dorados victory against Tijuana ast weekend shows their fighting spirit and despite their precarious position in the league they will be looking to forge some consistency to keep clear of the relegation spots. Their mid-week Copa MX defeat to Murciélagos will not have helped. Queretaro meanwhile come into Saturday's game having recovered from their loss last weekend to Pachuca with a 2-0 win over San Francisco in the Copa Mx in mid-week and will look to get back on track in the league.
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Sunday August 9th Matches
Toluca vs Monarcas, Estadio Nemesio Diez, 13:00
Having defeated Pumas UNAM last weekend, Toluca will return home to the Estadio Nemesio Diez to continue their unbeaten home run to ten games in all. The Duablos Rojos will take on a Monarcas Morelia side who have already surprised many with their back-to-back wins. Toluca away may be a true test for Morelia who will show whether or not they have what it really takes to challenge this season.
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Puebla vs Pumas UNAM, Universitario BUAP, 18:00
Having not played last weekend after their game with Monterrey was postponed, Puebla will look to register their second win of the season as they welcome a Pumas side who have not won either of their last two matches and who have a history of playing badly away from home.
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Tigres UANL vs Chivas de Guadalajara, Estadio Universitario, 20:00
Having put out weakened lineups for their previous two Liga MX matches in order to prepare for their Copa Libertadores Final matches Tigres will look to recover their winning momentum and recover from their defeat to River at home against a Chivas side who lost their big match against Cruz Azul last weekend. Chivas fans will be worried by their side's lack of goals, especially against the defense of Tigers who in front of their own supporters could be too good for the Guadalajara side.
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