Overview

• Javier Aquino argued the U.S.-only venues make the Leagues Cup inequitable because MLS teams never travel to Mexico, prompting Domènec Torrent to label the tournament a “trick competition.”
• Tigres UANL leads the Liga MX standings with six points from two wins and looks set to secure one of four quarterfinal spots.
• Pumas UNAM rallied from a 0-2 deficit to beat Atlanta United 3-2, featuring an own goal by Keylor Navas and a brace from Adalberto Carrasquilla.
• Atlético San Luis forced a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake and prevailed 4-1 to keep slim qualification hopes alive.
• Santos Laguna coach Francisco Rodríguez announced squad rotations to manage player fatigue during a demanding nine-games-in-nine-days schedule.