Week 7 of the Liga MX Clausura 2017 had its fair share of shocking results that made an impact on the power rankings. Among the standout results were big victories by Monterrey, Queretaro and Toluca. Here are the power rankings for week seven of the competition.
2. Liga MX Week 7 Power Rankings Teams #8-1
8.Pachuca
Pachuca has only achieved one win in its last five encounters and in that run, has only scored two goals. Diego Alonso’s men have had a real problem scoring as after their week 1 game, they have only scored three goals, this could present a problem for the team going forward in the competition.
7.Tigres UANL
Slowly but surely Tigres UANL is regaining its Apertura 2016 form, its latest result was a big 3-0 away win at Veracruz. Andre-Pierre Gignac has also finally, scored his first goal of the tournament. Ricardo Ferretti has one of the best teams in the continent, it would be a crime if the team does not playoffs.
6.Santos Laguna
The ‘guerreros’ are still undefeated in this tournament, but have struggled to win, drawing five games and winning two. Jose Manuel De La Torre is on the right track with the team and looks to have set Santos Laguna as playoff contenders.
5.Pumas UNAM
The ‘universitarios’ scored three goals in a span of 10 minutes to come back from a 3-0 score line and achieve a 3-3 draw against Club Tijuana at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario. The team is still very strong, but did showcase some defensive miscues against the Xolos, most notably by Dario Veron. Nicolas Castillo scored a goal and was the main player that influenced the own goal by Juan Carlos Valenzuela. This Pumas team is well built and should be able to go far in this competition.
4.Chivas
Chivas is coming off two huge wins, first a 2-1 win against Atlas in the ‘clasico tapatio’ in week 6 and then 1-0 in the ‘super clasico’ against America in week 7. Matias Almeyda has been excelling as the manager of the club, leading the team forward. The standout component of the team is the midfield with Rodolfo Pizarro and Orbelin Pineda. Chivas is a contender for the title and it will be interesting to see how they do going forward.
3.Club Tijuana
The Xolos of Tijuana had a meltdown in their last game as they ended up drawing 3-3 against Pumas UNAM. Miguel Herrera’s side were winning 3-0 in the 65th minute and by the 82nd minute it was all square at ‘ciudad universitaria’. Tijuana is one of most well-balanced teams in the league, however and should be able to compete for the title in this Clausura.
2.Monterrey
The ‘rayados’ have one of the strongest rosters in the continent and are achieving the results to go with it. Monterrey is still undefeated in 2017 and has been looking great recently, getting two consecutive victories against strong sides in Pumas UNAM (2-0) and Pachuca (1-0). Antonio Mohamed also has the top goal-scorer in the league in Dorlan Pabon who has five on the Clausura. This Monterrey team has skill, pace, youth and depth, truly a force going forward in the competition.
1.Toluca
Toluca is undefeated in its last four games, getting victories in its last three matches, most recently a 2-1 away win against Monarcas Morelia. Hernan Cristante’s defense has been key only allowing one goal in that run of four games. The ‘diablos’ have potential to take the title this Clausura with the midfield paving the way for success. Rubens Sambueza and Pablo Barrientos have been some of the most influential players on this team, controlling the midfield and getting three goals combined.
