Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Cruz Azul and Morelia. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Azul 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 Deportes.

What They're Saying

Cruz Azul manager Luis Fernando Tena (via La Nacion): "It hurts us that we can't defend our [CONCACAF Champions League] title. Now, we have to concentrate on the league to qualify for the Liga MX playoffs."

"Everything has leveled," he added when asked about the rise of quality in CONCACAF. "Costa Rica demonstrated it, Honduras has grown and of course the United States as well."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Cruz Azul's Marco Fabian has experienced a nightmarish Apertura campaign. The 25-year-old has zero goals in 12 appearances and has created a putrid seven chances. He'll look to return to form against a weakened Morelia side this evening.

Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Corona; Pinto, Zuñiga, Juarez, Martinez; Torrado, Barrera, Fabian, Baez; Pavone, Gimenez

Morelia's Projected Lineup (5-4-1): Rodriguez; Espinoza, Fonseca, Vazquez, Cardozo, Morales; Depetris, Zarate,Valdez, Monroy; Sansores

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

Standings

FIRST STAGE APERTURA
RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1CF América1492325141129
2Toluca137421811725
3Atlas137331713424
4Tigres136522014623
5Club de Futbol Monterrey127231610623
6Club de Fútbol Pachuca136251715220
7Querétaro145362019118
8Jaguares134631817118
9Santos Laguna144641719-218
10Pumas UNAM144551818017
11Club Tijuana133731412216
12Cruz Azul134451211116
13CD León135082022-215
14Veracruz13355711-414
15Puebla132741015-513
16Leones Negros13256714-711
17Guadalajara12246815-710
18Monarcas131481226-147