Category: Liga MX

Analysis

Martín Anselmi Tactics At Cruz Azul 2023/2024: The Architect Behind Cruz Azul’s Resurgence – Tactical Analysis

Cruz Azul are in the midst of one of the most exciting in-season renaissance stories in football at the moment. La Maquina…

December 23, 2025

Analysis

Matías Almeyda Tactics At Chivas 2017/2018 – Tactical Analysis

Things have changed since Matías Almeyda took over as manager at Chivas. After they claimed the Liga MX 2017 title for the…

July 19, 2025

3-2-2-3 Formation

TFA Exclusive Interview: Martín Varini Tactics At FC Juárez 2024/2025: Positional Play In Liga MX – Tactical Analysis

FC Juárez experienced a historic final semester, achieving their best performance in Liga MX since the club’s founding in 2015. The team…

June 8, 2025

Analysis

TFA’s 2025 Breakout XI: Kevin Mier Scouting Report At Cruz Azul – Data Analysis

Total Football Analysis’ Breakout XI for 2025 includes eight ‘alternates’ / ’bench players’ who almost made the cut for a full scouting…

January 17, 2025

Analysis

Inverting Full-Backs And Rotations: What To Expect From André Jardine’s Club América In 2023/24 – Tactical Analysis

Club América are the most successful team in the history of Mexican football. The iconic side have a record-setting 13 titles to…

September 26, 2024

Copa América 2024

Copa América 2024 Player To Watch: Marcelo Flores – Group B

Who Is Marcelo Flores? As Mexico prepares for this year’s Copa América, there’s a sense of anticipation and hope. Among the young…

September 18, 2024

Analysis

Monterrey Momentum: Amelia Valverde’s promising start to ‘daunting challenge’ – scout report

For those with an interest in the Mexican women’s game, the 2024 Clausura tournament (the second half of the 2023/24 Liga MX…

January 31, 2024

Analysis

Moneyball XI: Finding undervalued players with overlooked statistics – data analysis

If there is one club that is the envy of English football at present, then it’s Brighton. Not only do the Seagulls…

January 11, 2024

Analysis

Liga MX 2023/24: Elucidating Club León’s attacking corner excellence – set-piece analysis

Club León occupied eighth place in the Mexican league, Apertura of Liga MX, qualifying for the final series play-offs and then exiting…

December 12, 2023

Analysis

‘I have felt very good with the team’: Why Atlas’ El Salvador star Brenda Cerén is one to watch closely – scout report

Ever since its inaugural season back in 2017, Liga MX Femenil has garnered a reputation as one of the fastest-developing leagues in…

September 27, 2023

Analysis

How 38-year-old head coach Nicolas Larcamón has guided Club León to the brink of continental glory – scout report

Club León are a side steeped in history in Mexico. Their eight league titles are the fifth-most in the Liga MX with…

May 12, 2023

Analysis

Why Club América’s predictability became a stumbling block for their Apertura hopes – scout report

Having won 12 of a total of 17 matches in the Liga MX Apertura first phase, Club América topped the table and…

November 4, 2022

Analysis

María Sánchez: Why Mexico star’s second coming will boost Houston Dash in 2022 – scout report

Houston Dash were one of the teams who missed out on the 2021 NWSL playoffs, after a tightly contested battle ended with…

February 9, 2022

Analysis

Mexico City by way of Madrid: Santiago Solari’s strategy to ‘match the greatness’ of Club America – tactical analysis

Former Argentina international and Newell’s Old Boys academy member Santiago Solari enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning a Copa Libertadores with River…

July 28, 2021

Analysis

How Pumas could end their nine year wait – data analysis

It’s been nine long years since Pumas last won a Mexican title. In that time ‘Los Pumas’ have had 11 new managers…

September 17, 2020

Data Analysis

Identifying a replacement for Andre-Pierre Gignac at Tigres – data analysis

Many clubs have a star player, the one who scores all the goals or who leads by example. However, Tigres’ reliance on…

September 11, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best full-backs in Liga MX – data analysis

Not too long ago, the role of a full-back was probably seen as one of the least important in football. They were…

August 25, 2020

Head Coach Analysis

Victor Vucetich at Chivas 2020/21 – tactical analysis

The managerial merry-go-round in the Liga MX is one that is known across the globe. It does not take much for clubs…

August 19, 2020