Two clubs chasing the Clausura Liga MX title will do battle today in a playoff match between Leon and Cruz Azul. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 11 p.m. ET will be held at the Nou Camp in Leon. Information on how to watch and stream the match can be found here.
The entire 2014 Clausura season was a struggle for the defending champions, Leon. That, however, has been rendered moot. The club managed to sneak into the Liguilla—thanks in large part to the ineptitude of Chivas Guadalajara—and will now attempt to defend their crown. Their manager, Gustavo Matosas, believes the club has plenty of opportunities to do so (h/t to Medio Tiempo). "It's an opportunity we have to take advantage of." Matosas said.
"We have to fight with our all against tough opposition like Cruz Azul, who has been the best club this season and has demonstrated that with their point total," he added.
"Since I've been in Mexico, I always believed that those who qualify for the Liguilla have a chance, so Leon too have many chances [to be champions]."
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Player to Watch: Cruz Azul's Marco Fabian has enjoyed great success since joining the club from Chivas Guadalajara. The 24-year-old has lifted the CONCACAF Champions League trophy and is enjoying a campaign with La Maquina that saw him contribute seven goals in 13 appearances.
Leon's Projected Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Yarbrough; Cardenas, Marquez, Ibarra, Magallon; Hernandez, Pena, Vazquez, Montes; Boselli, Sabah
Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Pinto, Perea, Flores, Chavez; Torrado, Baez; Fabian, Formica, Rojas; Pavone
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