Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Monarcas Morelia and Monterrey. The first-division clash scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Morelos in Morelia and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes.

What They're Saying

Monterrey manager Carlos Barra (via La Aficion): "The objective is to qualify [for the playoffs]. In this qualification, we can achieve something important, like the highest accumulation of points. Even better, it's an indicator that during the tournament we've been consistent."

"And well, we have to maintain that consistency and get better in that regard toward the final," he added. "But there is a definite goal in terms of how much points we want."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Monterrey's Humberto Suazo has been instrumental in the club's success this season. The 33-year-old has two goals and created a club-best 24 chances this season.

Morelia's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Rodriguez; Espinoza, Ochoa, Fonseca, Morales; Zarate, Alaniz, Vazquez, Tafolla; Depetris, Monroy

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

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

Standings

FIRST STAGE APERTURA
RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1CF América1492325141129
2Atlas148331914527
3Toluca147432014625
4Tigres146622216624
5Club de Futbol Monterrey137331812624
6Jaguares145632018221
7Club de Fútbol Pachuca146351715221
8Cruz Azul145451512319
9Querétaro145362019118
10CD León146082324-118
11Santos Laguna144641719-218
12Club Tijuana143831715217
13Pumas UNAM144551818017
14Veracruz14356813-514
15Puebla142751117-613
16Leones Negros14266714-712
17Guadalajara132561118-711
18Monarcas141491329-167