Two clubs chasing the Clausura Liga MX title will do battle today in a playoff match between Cruz Azul and Leon. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 8 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Azul in Mexico City and can be live streamed free through the Univision Deportes mobile app.
Despite the fact that Cruz Azul was able to capture an all-important away goal in the first leg of this quarterfinal tie—leaving both clubs tied on aggregate—Leon manager Gustavo Matosas still believes there is no advantage. Even on the road, he believes this series is open for his side (h/t to Medio Tiempo). "We did things. I liked the first half very much," Matosas said.
"In the second we had three of four big chances," he added.
"Corona is a great goalkeeper. Luis [Fernando Tena] is a great coach. The series is still open. We are going to look for our game."
Wil Leon be able to defend their crown and advance to the semifinals, or will Cruz Azul finally be able to end their playoff woes and continue their pursuit of a league title? Tell us @SportsWN
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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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