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Liga MX Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Liga MX? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Liga MX was founded in 1994.

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✗ FALSE

Liga MX was founded in 1943 as the top professional league in Mexico, making it one of the oldest leagues in the Americas.

2.

Liga MX's champion is determined by the team with the most points in the regular season.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

Liga MX uses a playoff system called the Liguilla after each short season; the regular season winner does not automatically become champion.

3.

From 1991 to 2020, Liga MX determined relegation using a points-per-game average over the previous three seasons.

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The 'Tabla de Cocientes' (%) was introduced in 1991-92 to calculate relegation based on three seasons' points per match. This system remained until relegation was suspended after the 2019-20 Clausura.

4.

Liga MX splits its season into two tournaments: Apertura and Clausura.

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Since 1996, Liga MX has used a split-season format with the Apertura (July–Dec) and Clausura (Jan–May), each having its own champion.

5.

Liga MX allows only three foreign players per team.

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✗ FALSE

Liga MX permits up to 10 foreign players per team, though some positions have restrictions; the actual limit is much higher than three.

6.

Liga MX's most successful club is Cruz Azul.

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Club América holds the record for most Liga MX titles with 14, while Cruz Azul has 9, making América the most successful club.

7.

Liga MX's club Chivas Guadalajara only employs players born in Mexico.

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Chivas has a strict policy since its founding to use only Mexican-born players, a unique tradition in top-flight football.

8.

Liga MX's all-time top scorer is Evanivaldo Castro 'Cabinho' with 312 goals.

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Brazilian forward Cabinho scored 312 league goals for several Liga MX clubs between 1974 and 1987, making him the league's all-time top scorer.

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