The Guard1anes 2021 tournament has already handed out to direct spots to the playoffs, and while there are two more to play for, América and Cruz Azul will try to extend their lead over the chasing pack in the games that will take place this weekend.
Those teams that have not been as impressive as La Máquina or Las Águilas will try to keep themselves in the race for the two remaining playoff spots. Teams such as Monterrey, Santos, Atlas, León, and Tigres will all be involved in that battle during the weekend, and their head-to-head games should give us a good idea on who can come out on top.
Let's have a look at what Matchday 14 in the Liga MX has to offer (Image provided by Liga MX)
All action will kick off on Friday in the city of Aguascalientes, where Necaxa and Pumas will try to add three points and hope to their disappointing seasons, which could still give them access to the knockout round. The other duel set to take place on Friday will feature San Luis and Juárez, two teams involved in the battle to avoid relegation and the fine it would come with.
Saturday will have a must-watch schedule, since all three games have liguilla implications. If that was not enough reason to watch those games, how about watching three of the so called "Big Four" in action?
The first game will feature Atlas against defending champions León, who are living a surge that can get them to the playoffs. A bit later, Cruz Azul will lock horns with Guadalajara with their sights set on adding one more win to their already record-breaking pace. Last, but not least, América will travel to Monterrey, where Tigres will make them fight for every inch if Solari's men want to take the points home.
Sunday's games will be equally interesting, starting with Toluca vs Monterrey at La Bombonera. Later that day, Querétaro will welcome Santos at 20:00 ET, and to wrap things up, Tijuana will face Mazatlán in a game where both clubs need the points to dream about a possible liguilla apperance.
Matchday 14 will come to an end on Monday with the game between Pachuca and the surprising Puebla. La Franja has turned into quite a surprise this tournament, and they will put their newly-acquired reputation on the line against a team that has not lost any of their last five games.
Liga MX - Matchday 14 broadcast info
