Cruz Azul moved to the top of the Apertura after a 2-1 win at Unam Pumas on Sunday.
Gerardo Flores put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute before Martin Bravo equalised five minutes later.
However, Adrian Cortes claimed all three points for the visitors when he struck with a quarter of an hour remaining.
Morelia moved off the bottom of the table with a goalless draw against Puebla who themselves climbed three places to midtable thanks to the point.
Tijuana and Queretaro drew 1-1. Israel Martinez put the visitors ahead in the 33rd minute with Dayro Moreno levelling six minutes later.
