Necaxa vs Atlas - Liga MX

When Necaxa and Atlas clash at Estadio Victoria on October 17, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Liga MX fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. How smooth can you be when receiving the ball, how quickly can you move from the back foot, hips open, face forward and find quality with the pass.

In the Liga MX table, Necaxa currently occupy 17th and Atlas sit 6th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Necaxa are mired in a difficult campaign, DLLLD over their last five and a paltry win rate of 18.18% painting a bleak picture. Atlas have travelled reasonably well, DWDLD over their last five with a season win rate of 45.45%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. If you're Arsenal and wanting to win the Premier League, and you take six points off those teams, then you're near-on winning the Premier League.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Necaxa may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Atlas have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

With S. Rondón leading the league's scoring charts at 8 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. How much are they willing to pay for that?The post Ornstein: Man City refuse to engage with unserious €45m offer for midfielder appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Atlas look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. Whatever the outcome, the Liga MX fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Paul Pogba has given his verdict(Image: @raushansays) Manchester City reportedly breached another Premier League regulation following their commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, after manager Enzo Maresca failed to speak with radio broadcasters.