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Cristante conflict, poor results overshadowing Toluca's title-game rematch

Hernan Cristante said he had some things to sort out after Toluca's 3-2 home defeat to Leon. The loss put an end to a 15-match home undefeated run for the Red Devils, but the manager said there was more afoot than simply mistakes on the field. He needed to talk to the club's directors. Liga MX's second-longest tenured coach wasn't sure he'd stick around.

This week some things changed, but others didn't. Cristante said he had spoken out of frustration rather than considering his message.

"I had a reaction to a bad comment. I can't disrespect absolutely anyone, and when the match ended I felt more outside the team than in it.