The Passion of the Liguilla
There is no tournament in the world quite like the Liga MX Liguilla. As the quarter-finals commence, the giants of Mexican football are finding another gear. "In the Liguilla, the regular season points mean nothing; it's about who handles the pressure," said a legendary Mexican striker.
Tactically, the shift toward 'verticality' has been evident. Teams are no longer content with possession; they are looking to break lines with diagonal passes at the earliest opportunity, a style perfectly suited for the home-and-away knockout format.