Leones Negros are facing relegation from Liga MX, but Sunday's battle with Cruz Azul still has playoff implications for La Maquina. The first-division clash scheduled for 9:30 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 striker Roque Santa Cruz (via Esto): "We can't expect to score five goals one day to the next because we're going to change, but the dream of being champion is still in tact. This isn't about deserving it. In football, sometimes you win without deserving it and other times you win just because you win. I don't care if we're champions without deserving it. It means nothing to us."
Leones Negros captain Leandro Cufre (via Esto): "We have to play like we did on Sunday, with that attitude. Obviously, with the same motivation and anticipation of achieving our goals."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Fidel Martinez has proven he's a first-division talent this campaign. In nine appearances with Leones Negros, the 25-year-old has five goals and an assist.
Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Pinto, Dominguez, Rodriguez, Flores; Baca, Torrado; Baez, Formica, Vela; Cruz
Leones Negros' Projected Lineup (3-4-2-1): Hernandez; Araujo, Reynoso, Cufré; Martinez, Crosas, Telles, Gonzalez; Vazquez, Gonzalez; Anangonó
Note: Credit all statistics to the officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via Squawka).
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