Two clubs chasing the Clausura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul. The first-division clash scheduled for 1 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City. It can be live streamed here free and via the Univision Deportes mobile app. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision.
What They're Saying
Pumas UNAM forward Ismael Sosa (via Esto): "At Pumas, we are obligated to win this next game, just like we're obligated every week, whether we're at home or on the road. With the situation we're in, we need a victory. We need points to qualify for the playoffs."
Cruz Azul defender Maza Rodriguez (via Esto): "We are aware that we have to work hard. We are very aware of our fans, as we are with ourselves, that this is our reality. But there are still six points to be decided. We are in the mix and this week we have to prepare well to play a difficult game against Pumas."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Sosa has thrived at center-forward for Pumas this season. In 14 league appearances, the 28-year-old has a club-best seven goals and an assist.
Pumas UNAM's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Saldivar; Fuentes, Veron, Alcoba, Rankin; Britos, Cabrera, Torales, Cortes; Herrera, Sosa
Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Pinto, Dominguez, Rodriguez, Flores; Baca, Torrado; Vela, Gimenez, Formica; Cruz
Note: Credit all statistics to the officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via Squawka).
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