Don't let the table fool you. Club America is sitting fourth in Liga MX, but has been the best team in Mexico this season.
Toluca, the only club to defeat America in 2018, is the hottest team in the league. The current leaders, though, haven't had to deal with the demands of the CONCACAF Champions League. America has integrated its new arrivals, participated in two tournaments and is playing some of the best soccer in the Americas.
After a mood-boosting comeback win Saturday over Mexico City rival Cruz Azul, Las Aguias flew north to Toronto FC for the first leg of their CCL semifinal.