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Pumas, Leon snag spots as Liga MX playoffs set

Two clubs with big cat mascots secured spots in the "Gran Fiesta" of the Apertura, while the Clasico Nacional between Chivas and America makes its return to the playoffs.

The Liga MX Apertura Ligulla is set, with the top eight teams ready to fight it out to decide who is the champion on the tournament. Pumas and Leon benefited the most from wins in the final weekend, while Monterrey and Toluca saw their fate sealed.

Pumas' 3-0 win over Puebla on Sunday night vaulted the team into the six seed, where they'll take on No. 3 Tigres.