Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a match between Puebla and America. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on UniMas.

What They're Saying

Puebla manager Aclara Marini (via Esto): "We are doing well. We developed our ideas in the friendlies. We obtained much rhythm. We are very well prepared to play this game."

America manager Ignacio Ambriz (via Terra Deportes): "While I have not won anything in my career, it is not by chance that I am here because my work has pushed me forward. Criticism strengthens me. My career doesn't have great results because I haven't had a team like America has. All I ask for is the benefit of the doubt. I promise the fans that we will fight hard for this team in every tournament."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: With Oribe Peralta away on international duty, Michael Arroyo will need to fill in amicably for Ambriz. In 11 appearances last season, the 28-year-old finished with three goals.

Puebla's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Guerrero; Rojas, Herrera, Araujo, Gutierrez; Bermudez, Torres, Toledo, Santos; Alustiza, Rey

America's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalez; Buron, Goltz, Aguilar, Mares; Samudio, Martinez, Guemez, Sambueza; Arroyo, Quintero

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

Standings

FIRST STAGE APERTURA
RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Morelia11003033
2CD León11003123
3Querétaro11002023
3Veracruz11002023
5Club de Fútbol Pachuca11002113
6Toluca11001013
7Chiapas FC10100001
7Dorados10100001
9Club de Futbol America00000000
9Club de Futbol Monterrey00000000
9Puebla00000000
9Pumas UNAM00000000
13Club Tijuana100112-10
14Tigres100101-10
15Santos Laguna100113-20
16Atlas100102-20
16Guadalajara100102-20
18Cruz Azul100103-30