28 Jul 2026
Liga MX Apertura 2026 table: Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa lead after Matchday 2
The Liga MX table after two rounds of the Apertura 2026 campaign sees Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa on six points. Monterrey suffered their first defeat and no longer have a perfect record.
Liga MX table after Matchday 2
Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa have six points after two rounds of the Liga MX Apertura 2026. All three clubs have won their opening two matches and form the group that began the tournament with a perfect record. For anyone checking the Liga MX table, this is the key update: three teams have two wins from two at the start of the competition. The standings are still in their early stages, but six points from two matchdays already create a clear gap between those who have made a flawless start and those who have dropped points. Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa head into the next round defending that status. Their exact order depends on the table's tiebreaking criteria, which were not detailed in this update.
Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa make winning starts
Cruz Azul opened the Apertura 2026 with two wins to reach six points. Atlas have the same tally after Matchday 2. Necaxa have also won both of their matches to join the leading group. The three teams are not level on points by chance: they have taken the maximum available from the opening two rounds. This start allows the leaders to work without the immediate pressure of making up ground. Even so, the advantage is slight because the season has only just begun. A round without a win can quickly change the standings when several clubs are closely packed. What is already clear is that Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa are the teams to catch at this stage.
Monterrey suffer first defeat of Apertura 2026
Monterrey suffered their first defeat of the Apertura 2026 campaign. The result ended the possibility of the club maintaining a perfect record after two matchdays and changed the picture at the top of the table. While Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa maintained 100% records, Monterrey dropped points for the first time. The defeat does not end Monterrey's challenge in the opening rounds, but it changes the way the table is viewed. The team now depend on their next results to close the gap on the leaders or prevent it from widening. With only two matches played, a recovery is entirely possible, but their margin for keeping pace with the six-point pack is now smaller.
Liga MX Apertura 2026 results: what changed on Matchday 2
The main change produced by the Matchday 2 results was the formation of a three-team group on six points: Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa. The results also brought Monterrey's first defeat of the tournament. These are the developments that explain the current Apertura 2026 table. To follow the Liga MX action, it is worth watching whether the three leaders can maintain their winning runs and how Monterrey respond after the setback. The next round could preserve the tie at the top, reduce the number of teams with perfect records or bring Monterrey closer to the leading sides. For now, Cruz Azul, Atlas and Necaxa share the best start to the campaign.
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