Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Chivas Guadalajara and Leones Negros. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Omnilife in Guadalajara. It can be live streamed here free and via the Univision Deportes mobile app.

Chivas Guadalajara manager Carlos Barra had this to offer ahead of today's league encounter (via Medio Tiempo): "The truth cannot be hidden. The reality is that we are at a disadvantage and everyone at the club knows. [This] is a situation where the team should play better and create more scoring situations to have a chance to win. In regard to points, we are aware that we are trailing."

"We're focused on what we have to do," he added. "And fortunately, we will have the same amount of games after Sunday to focus and win."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: William Ferreira is yet to contribute a goal for Leones Negros, but he remains the club's most creative option. The 31-year-old enters today's match with two assists and a club-best 11 chances created.

Chivas Guadalajara's Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Rodriguez; Vidrio, Araujo, Salcido; Martinez, Arce, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Castro; Bravo, De Nigris

Leones Negros' Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Hernandez; Alatorre, Lopez, Diaz, Razo; Crosas, Telles, Vera, Campos; Martinez, Ferreira

Note: Credit all statistics to the officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via Squawka).

Standings

FIRST STAGE APERTURA
RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1CF América7511135816
2Club de Futbol Monterrey7511104616
3Atlas7421106414
4Santos Laguna733195412
5Club de Fútbol Pachuca740398112
6Jaguares73221110111
7Toluca732287111
8Querétaro731388010
9Tigres723211929
10Cruz Azul723256-19
11Puebla722359-48
12Pumas UNAM721478-17
13Club Tijuana714267-17
14Veracruz714234-17
15CD León72051213-16
16Guadalajara613225-36
17Leones Negros612336-35
18Monarcas7025517-122