Liga MX ranks among the lowest for game intensity worldwide
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
La Liga MX has been ranked seventh among national competitions with the lowest game intensity, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory released on October 2. This analysis evaluated the game intensity of teams in various leagues and found that Mexican soccer ranks behind competitions in the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Peru, China, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia. The findings highlight ongoing discussions about the pace of play in Liga MX and its impact on the league's competitiveness. This ranking may prompt further scrutiny of game strategies and player performance metrics within Mexican soccer.
- •CIES Football Observatory conducted the game intensity study.
- •Liga MX ranked seventh for lowest game intensity.
- •Competition includes teams from UAE, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia.
- •Findings may affect coaching and player performance strategies.
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