History of Mexico in Copa Libertadores : Data Analysis of Why Liga MX is an Honorable Member

After participating in nineteen editions of the prestigious South American competition Copa Libertadores, last November the Liga MX confirmed that they would no longer compete after changes to the tournament’s schedule. Yet, recent changes to CONCACAF’s own Champions League schedule opens the idea that Mexico may return to Libertadores. As a league with strong rosters, owners with tremendous financial power, teams with rich history, and a fan following which reaches two countries and millions of people, one cannot argue against the idea that Mexico deserves a place in such illustrious tournament.
Yet, there is a strong idea among many Libertadores followers in South America who believe Mexican teams are not good enough, or have sufficient respectability to compete in that historical tournament. In many of their eyes, Copa Libertadores is from South America, and should be for exclusive to CONMEBOL members.
This article will demonstrate a brief history of Mexico within Copa Libertadores and its aggregate stats through the past nineteen editions. This will demonstrate why Liga MX clubs are crucial for the tournament to remain competitive in the highest possible level.
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3. Mexico in Copa Libertadores – Stats #15-27

15. 78.8% of all representatives have competed in the group stage.
16. 59.6% of all representatives have competed in the round-of-16.
17. 34.6% of all representatives have competed in the quarterfinals.
18. 15.4% of all representatives have competed in the semifinals.
19. 5.8% of all representatives have competed in the final.

20. With a total of 688 goals in 452 games, Mexican teams score an average of 1.52 goals/game.
21. With a total of 561 goals conceded in 452 games, Mexican teams average 1.24 goals against per game.
22. With 160 goals scored in 88 pre-libertadores games, Mexican teams average 1.82 goals/per game.
23. With 108 goals against in 88 pre-libertadores games, Mexican teams average 1.23 goals received/game.

24. With 377 goals scored in 246 group stage games, Mexican teams average 1.53 goals/game.
25. With 301 goals received in group stage matches, Mexican teams average 1.22 goals received/game.
26. With 151 goals scored in 118 knock-out games, Mexican teams average 1.28 goals per game.
27. With 152 goals received in knockout stage through 118 games, Mexican teams average 1.29 goals received/game
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