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Liga MX: Week 14 Roundup

By Rafael Diaz

Hurricanes couldn't stop everybody. Here is a roundup on the most important things that happened in week 14 of the Liga MX.

Rained out

Saturday's big game between Chivas and Atlas was postponed due to Hurricane Patricia. The Guadalajara outfits were set to face off in the historic "Clasico Tapatio" but the aforementioned storm put a halt to the plans. Thankfully, the storm wasn't too bad and the game was rescheduled for November 11.

Pushing to the limit

Several teams are taking their chances in a last-minute push for the Liguilla. Even Cruz Azul, who are only a few games into their new manager's reign, have a realistic chance of finishing top-eight. The Cementeros beat the champions, Santos Laguna, 2-1 on Friday, and with a game in hand, need to win out if they plan on pulling the miracle.

Also in the mix is Monterrey. Following two goals from Dorlan Pabon in their 3-1 victory over Xolos de Tijuana, the Colombian has handed Monterrey a chance at the playoffs. But remaining games against  Queretaro, America, and Toluca threaten to derail Monterrey's late aspirations.

Likewie, Pachuca, Queretaro, and Chiapas all earned wins as the fight for the Liguilla heats up.

It's lonely at the top

For the first  time in many weeks, the top four in the Liga MX dropped points. Pumas UNAM, Toluca, Club America, and Leon all suffered defeats.

The most extraordinary result was Chiapas' 3-2 victory at league leaders Pumas. The Mexico City outfit were unbeaten at the Estadio Universitario since the league started, when an unrecognizable performance brought their first defeat at home.

Meanwhile, Queretaro looked like equals against Club America at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday. Not daunted by the task of visiting the legendary stadium, Queretaro certainly made the best of their chances to give Las Aguilas their fourth defeat at home this season.

Player of the week: Dorlan Pabon

Dorlan Pabon was once again brilliant. The former Valencia forward grabbed two goals and an assist in Monterrey's 3-1 win over Tijuana. There is no doubt he is the driving force of the team, and more performances like that could only serve well for Antonio Mohamed's side.

Goal of the week: Lucas Silva

There were plenty of candidates but this goal from Lucas Silva was an absolute gem.

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