Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a match between Santos Laguna and America. The first-division clash scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Corona in Torreon and can be live streamed here free (requires free trial registration). Additional TV coverage can be found on Azteca America.
What They're Saying
Santos Laguna forward Luis "El Quick" Mendoza on facing his former team (via Esto): "I think once you're on the pitch, all the friendliness and emotions go away. Especially when we need three points. It's simply just another game."
America midfielder Osvaldo Martinez on the club's recent form (via Esto): "We're finding our form. This team is dedicated to the league tournament and the CONCACAF [Champions League]. Thankfully, we're finding the level of quality we should be playing with."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: An injury to Paolo Goltz will force Ventura Alvarado back into the lineup for America. The American international had a horrid showing in the club's 3-1 loss to Atlas, scoring an own-goal for the opposition.
Santos Laguna's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Marchesin; Fanjul, Jimenez, Araujo, Izquierdoz; Molina, Ceballos, Renteria, Orrantia, Gonzalez, Alvarez, Mendoza; Djaniny
America's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Muñoz; Mares, Aguilar, Alvarado, Samudio; Sambueza, Martinez, Guemez, Arroyo; Benedetto, Peralta
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Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD León | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| 2 | Puebla | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | |||
| 3 | Morelia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |||
| 4 | Veracruz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | |||
| 5 | Chiapas FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |||
| 6 | Pumas UNAM | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 7 | Club de Futbol America | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 | |||
| 8 | Club de Futbol Monterrey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 9 | Toluca | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |||
| 10 | Cruz Azul | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 | |||
| 11 | Club de Fútbol Pachuca | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 | |||
| 12 | Dorados | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 | |||
| 13 | Querétaro | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |||
| 14 | Guadalajara | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | |||
| 15 | Club Tijuana | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | |||
| 15 | Santos Laguna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | |||
| 17 | Atlas | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 3 | |||
| 18 | Tigres | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
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