Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Azul. It can be live streamed here free and via the Univision Deportes mobile app. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision.
What They’re Saying
Cruz Azul manager Luis Fernando Tena (via StarMedia): “A draw [against Pumas] doesn’t bode well for us. We have to win if we want to qualify for the liguilla. I think a draw doesn’t work for Pumas, either. That’s why I think the game has to be played openly. You can expect a heavily contested match, where chances will be created in front of goal on both ends.”
“It’s clear that we haven’t had a good tournament,” he added. “We’re not happy. We have very few points to be considered world-class, but the balance will be found. We have these last two matches to qualify for the playoffs.”
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Pumas UNAM”s Ismael Sosa has been instrumental on the right wing for the club this season. In 15 appearances, the 27-year-old has five goals and 14 created chances.
Cruz Azul’s Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Pinto, Rodriguez, Dominguez, Flores; Baez, Torrado; Flores, Fabian, Gimenez; Pavone
Pumas UNAM’s Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Palacios; Rankin, Palacios, Verón, Fuentes; Romagnoli, Cabrera, Ludeña; Lopez, Herrera, Sosa
Note: Credit all statistics to the officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via Squawka).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CF América | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 30 | |||
| 2 | Toluca | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 28 | |||
| 3 | Tigres | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 27 | |||
| 4 | Atlas | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 27 | |||
| 5 | Club de Futbol Monterrey | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 24 | |||
| 6 | Jaguares | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 22 | |||
| 7 | Club de Fútbol Pachuca | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 22 | |||
| 8 | Santos Laguna | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 22 | |||
| 9 | CD León | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 21 | |||
| 10 | Querétaro | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 21 | |||
| 11 | Cruz Azul | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 20 | |||
| 12 | Pumas UNAM | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |||
| 13 | Club Tijuana | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 17 | |||
| 14 | Veracruz | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 15 | |||
| 15 | Puebla | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 14 | |||
| 16 | Leones Negros | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 13 | |||
| 17 | Guadalajara | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 12 | |||
| 18 | Monarcas | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 10 |
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