Two clubs chasing the Clausura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Veracruz and Pumas UNAM. The first-division clash scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Luis Fuente in Veracruz. It can be live streamed here free and via the Univision Deportes mobile app. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision Deportes.
What They're Saying
Veracruz striker Julio Furch (via Esto): "They [Pumas] are fighting to qualify for the Liguilla. They have great players how are motivated and it's going to be difficult. We always treat every opponent like they're the toughest, but we expect to stop them."
Pumas UNAM midfielder Silvio Torales (via Esto): "Pumas is one of the big clubs and if we don't qualify for the Liguilla, it would be a tremendous shame. These are the last three games. The tournament is very tight and anyone can qualify. We have to get a positive result as visitors and the same at home. That's how we will qualify."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Furch has been a stalwart striker this campaign. In 13 appearances, the 25-year-old has a club-best seven goals and three assists.
Vearacruz's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hernandez; Vaca, Jimenez, Lopez, Paganoni; Martinez, Penalba; Villalva, Albin, Meneses; Furch
Pumas UNAM's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Saldivar; Fuentes, Veron, Alcoba, Rankin; Cabrera, Torales; Britos, Sosa, Cortes; Herrera
Note: Credit all statistics to the officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via Squawka).
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