The historic team that could disappear from Liga MX

A lthough this is not part of the CAS decision to reinstate promotion and relegation in Mexican soccer, in the Liga MX there is a plan for Atlante to return to the First Division, although this would involve the 'sacrifice' of one of its teams

It should be remembered that the 'Potros de Hierro' and Leones Negros de la UdeG are the only clubs that meet the requirements requested by the FMF to obtain certification; so they are aiming to be invited to the top category of Mexican soccer, at least in the near future

Puebla would be left without a place in Liga MX

With information from W Deportes , important changes are coming in the Mexican competition, which will affect the structure we know today, especially because of the number of participants

The idea of the Liga MX owners is to expand the number of teams to 20 by 2026, as is the case in most competitions in Europe, where the two remaining places would be sold to the highest bidder, with Atlante being the most advanced

W Deportes revealed that the Iron Colts have the main objective of leaving the Expansion MX , and if it is not by buying one of the places, the 'Plan B' would be to acquire one of the current franchises such as Club Puebla

The rumors of the sale of 'La Franja' are gaining momentum based on the intention to eradicate multi-ownership in Liga MX . Grupo Caliente has already sold Queretaro, Grupo Orlegi has taken a step forward to get rid of Atlas , and Grupo Pachuca is open to getting rid of one of its teams, so the next one would be the team from Angelopolis

Club Puebla is embroiled in a controversy over who owns the club, with Ricardo Salinas Pliego reportedly behind it, who also owns Mazatlan FC. In this way, the option arises that the franchise could be sold to Emilio Escalante, who is well regarded by the Liga MX owners after disassociating himself from the lawsuit of six Expansion MX clubs before the CAS

Leones Negros waiting for Liga MX

On the other hand, the Universidad de Guadalajara team, the other team that is certified, would be on the waiting list to take the 20th spot in Liga MX for 2026, according to W Deportes

Although Leones Negros do not have the option of acquiring a place from the companies that incur in multi-ownership, they are keeping a close eye on the possibility of expanding the number of participants in Liga MX, so the door is not yet closed for them to seek the longed-for possibility of promotion.