Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Monterrey and Tigres UANL. The first-division clash scheduled for 8 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Tecnologico in Monterrey. 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

Monterrey manager Carlos Barra (via Goal): "We have to keep our tactical shape. We will see that the team adapts to the circumstances of the environment. We need to make sure our team can win with a counterattack, or with a rapid transition. But we have to make sure we have a majority of the chances."

"It brings me great peace that we have some players that know what this fixture means," he added when asked about the Clasico Regiomontano with Tigres UANL. "They know what to expect."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Tigres UANL's Juninho has found a perfect balance as a defender in 13 appearances this season. In addition to his four goals, the 32-year-old is averaging six defensive actions.

Monterrey's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Orozco; Meza, Medina, Juarez, Ramos; Oliveira, Hernandez, Zavala, Cardozo, Suazo; Pabon

Tigres UANL's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Guzman; Juninho, Ayala, Manjarrez, Manzo; Rios, Torres, Pizarro; Alvarez, Gomez, Lugo

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