Here are some of the main takeaways from the Final of the 2019 Liga MX Apertura, as Monterrey were crowned Liga MX winners for the fifth time in their history.
You can’t help but feel happy for Antonio Mohamed. After initially spending three years with los Rayados and never winning the league title, you can tell this one meant a lot to him. In a way, this was a vindication of sorts. Let’s not forget that just a few months ago when Diego Alonso was fired, Mohamed wasn’t even Monterrey’s first choice manager. It wasn’t until Matias Almeyda decided to stay put in MLS that Monterrey were forced to go with the safe option of bringing back their former coach.