Against all odds, Maradona gets Dorados to the final again to face an old foe. Will the team make the leap to Liga MX?

Against all odds, Maradona gets Dorados to the final again to face an old foe. Will the team make the leap to Liga MX?

A reporter compares Maradona's Culiacán gig with his heroic work in Naples. The team can use the inspiration in the face of its latest challenge.

A reporter compares Maradona's Culiacán gig with his heroic work in Naples. The team can use the inspiration in the face of its latest challenge.

At the start of a new season, Maradona checks into a clinic in Buenos Aires, leaving the team on its own. Rumors swirl and the team grows anxious.

At the start of a new season, Maradona checks into a clinic in Buenos Aires, leaving the team on its own. Rumors swirl and the team grows anxious.

Dorados are on the verge of gaining promotion to Liga MX when Maradona blows his top at the referees. Still, hope reigns, and the team keeps fighting.

Dorados are on the verge of gaining promotion to Liga MX when Maradona blows his top at the referees. Still, hope reigns, and the team keeps fighting.

The Dorados supporters are thrilled with Maradona's coaching. Suddenly, Dorados look like contenders, an unlikely prospect just a year ago.

The Dorados supporters are thrilled with Maradona's coaching. Suddenly, Dorados look like contenders, an unlikely prospect just a year ago.

Maradona is generous and warm towards his players. Many, like him, come from poor families. But the passionate coach also has a temper.

Maradona is generous and warm towards his players. Many, like him, come from poor families. But the passionate coach also has a temper.

Dorados, Culiacán's local team, are at the bottom of the table when Maradona arrives, looking for a fresh start. Experts predict disaster.

Dorados, Culiacán's local team, are at the bottom of the table when Maradona arrives, looking for a fresh start. Experts predict disaster.