Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Queretaro and Monarcas Morelia. The first-division clash scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio La Corregidora in Queretaro and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN Deportes.

What They're Saying

Queretaro manager Ignacio Ambriz (via Azteca Deportes): "We were looking to meet with the president of officiating and we were left hanging. I didn't appreciate that. It's not fair. The referees showed us and this institution disrespect. There's only one person responsible for this, and he didn't show his face."

"I don't know if the officials are facing a crisis," he added. "But they have been all wrong."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Morelia's Duvier Riascos has seen improvement in his hold-up play for the club atop the formation, but the 28-year-old still lacks the necessary scoring form. In 11 appearances, Riascos has just one goal and five chances created. He'll look to influence the attack on Friday.

Queretaro's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Hernandez; Corra, Martinez, Corona, Escalante; Osuna, Jimenez, Danilinho, William; Ronaldinho, Sanvezzo

Morelia's Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Rodriguez, Gonzalez, Guzman, Huiqui, Pereira, Zarate, Ruiz, Zamorano, Morales, Aguirre, Riascos

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

Standings

FIRST STAGE APERTURA
RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1CF América1593325141130
2Toluca158432114728
3Tigres157622316727
4Atlas158341918127
5Club de Futbol Monterrey147341914524
6Jaguares155732018222
7Club de Fútbol Pachuca156451816222
8CD León157082724321
9Cruz Azul155551512320
10Santos Laguna154741820-219
11Querétaro155372020018
12Pumas UNAM154651818018
13Club Tijuana153841716117
14Veracruz15366813-515
15Puebla152851218-614
16Leones Negros15276815-713
17Guadalajara142661118-712
18Monarcas152491530-1510