MX League’s Apertura 2025 Nears Midpoint with Emerging Competitive Divisions
As the apertura 2025 tournament reaches its halfway point, the mexican Liga MX is solidifying into four distinct competitive blocks, with a cluster of teams battling to avoid falling to the bottom of the quotient table and facing potential economic repercussions. Santos Laguna (14th), Mazatlán FC (15th), Atlas (16th), Querétaro (17th), and Puebla (18th) find themselves in a precarious position, prioritizing survival over championship contention.
The quotient table, historically used to determine relegation, now primarily carries financial weight. Teams finishing in the lowest positions face monetary fines, intensifying the pressure on these five clubs. Querétaro currently holds the best position within this group, ranking fourteenth in the quotient table with a score of 1.0649, benefiting from inconsistent performances among its direct competitors.
Below querétaro, Atlas sits at 1.0130, struggling under the direction of coach Diego Cocca, who has a record of 1-4-4. Santos Laguna (0.8052), Mazatlán FC (0.7778), and Puebla (0.7403) complete the group, all demonstrating diminished form and facing an uphill battle to improve their standing before the season concludes. These teams will focus on securing enough points to avoid the financial penalties associated with a low quotient ranking, a critical concern as the tournament progresses.
