Week 6 of the Liga MX Clausura 2017 contained some surprising results which affected this edition of the power rankings. Tigres UANL and Club America continue to get unfavorable results which is now worrying at this stage of the competition, and relegation candidates had some important results.
1. Liga MX Week 6 Power Rankings Teams #18-9
18. Puebla
Puebla achieved a favorable 0-0 draw against Club America at the Estadio Azteca, but the ‘camoteros’ are still in last place with no victories so far. Jose Cardozo has made an impact as the team looks better defensively, utilizing a rougher style of play, but the team is still a work in progress.
17. Leon
The ‘esmeraldas’ have been struggling this season under, Javier Torrente as they have only managed to get four points in this competition. A tough 4-2 loss to the Xolos and now a shocking 2-1 loss to Queretaro now locates them in penultimate place in the Liga MX and in the power rankings.
16. Monarcas Morelia
‘La Monarquia’ looked slightly different under interim coach, Roberto Hernandez, but not much as they barely won 2-1 against Chiapas. A poorly executed penalty by Christian Bermudez saved Morelia from coming away with a point from an important relegation match.
15. Queretaro
The ‘gallos balncos’ have finally found a way to score with new manager, Jaime Lozano. Before his arrival, the team had not scored in this Clausura 2017, since then they have scored three goals in two games. Tiago Volpi is still the most impressive player on the team and will need to keep on performing for the team to find success.
14. Club America
The ‘aguilas’ are clearly now in a worrying state as in the week they fell 2-0 to Chiapas and only came away with a point facing Puebla at the Estadio Azteca. Only one point from two matches against teams fighting relegation is not good. Ricardo La Volpe could be on his way out, if he fails to get a favorable result next week against Chivas.
13. Atlas
Atlas seem like a mid-table team that will go nowhere this season. Jose Cruz’s men are coming from a tough 2-1 loss to rivals, Chivas at the Estadio Jalisco. The ‘zorros’ can deliver solid performances, but it seems like they have not been playing to their potential. Matias Alustiza has been a disappointing signing for Atlas, not adding much to the attack.
12. Veracruz
Carlos Reinoso has done a fine job with the ‘tiburones rojos’ gaining nine points in six matches. But the team has now lost two matches in a row, including an important game against Chiapas in week 5 of the competition. Angel Reyna continues to look solid for the team and it will be interesting to see how he does in weeks to come.
11. Cruz Azul
‘La maquina’ saw much of the same in their last match against Santos Laguna. The team performed well under Paco Jemez but could not get the favorable result. Cruz Azul have potential with new signings, Gabriel Peñalba, Martin Rodriguez and Angel Mena looking solid for the team. It is just a matter of whether the team will get the results on the pitch based on their performance.
10. Necaxa
The ‘rayos’ showed how effective their style of play can be, beating Club Tijuana 2-1 at the Estadio Caliente. Alfonso Sosa is a man with a plan, that will play intelligently to achieve the results and now with Edson Puch back in the lineup, Necaxa is on the right path.
9. Tigres UANL
Tigres keeps on getting unfavorable results in this Clausura as most recently the Felines lost 1-0 against Pachuca at the Estadio Universitario. Ricardo Ferretti is far from the hot seat, but having the roster that he has at his disposal, he must get results going forward in this tournament. Tigres is still among the top passing teams in the league and just must stay true to its playing style.
