Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between the Pumas of UNAM and Chivas Guadalajara. The first-division clash scheduled for 1 p.m. ET will be held at Olimpico Universitario Stadium in Mexico City and can be live streamed here free via the Univision Deportes mobile app. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision.
Following a season opening draw with Chiapas, a familiar underachieving tone has surrounded Chivas Guadalajara. The club failed to qualify for the 2014 Clausura Liguilla, but manager Carlos Bustos is asking for his supporters to not fret. He's already aware his club can give more.
"Don't pressure us," Bustos told the Mexican press (via Excelsior). "We all know we can do more. Your [the fans'] opinion is always important, but we know we can do a bit more. It's that that's keeping us busy."
Bustos and his men will need to come through on his comments if Chivas Guadalajara are to capture their first victory of the Apertura tournament.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Despite his age (31), body shape and playing out of position, UNAM's Daniel Luduena continued to be a productive force in the club's opener. The midfielder, converted winger, provided a goal UNAM's 3-1 victory over Queretaro.
UNAM's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Palacios; Fuentes, Verón, Palacios, Rankin; Cabrera, Romagnoli, Granados; Ludueña, Britos, Sosa
Chivas Guadalajara's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Rodriguez; Rodriguez, Salcido, Rodriguez, Enriquez; Toledo, Castro, Arce; Bravo, De Nigris, Martinez
Note: Credit all statistics to the officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via Squawka).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club de Futbol Monterrey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |||
| 2 | CF América | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||
| 3 | Tigres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 4 | Atlas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 5 | Santos Laguna | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 6 | Puebla | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 7 | Pumas UNAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| 8 | Club de Fútbol Pachuca | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |||
| 9 | Guadalajara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 9 | Jaguares | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 11 | Toluca | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 12 | Cruz Azul | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | |||
| 13 | Veracruz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | |||
| 14 | Monarcas | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | |||
| 15 | Club Tijuana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | |||
| 15 | Leones Negros | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | |||
| 15 | Querétaro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | |||
| 18 | CD León | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 |
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