Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a match between Santos Laguna and America. The first-division clash scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Corona in Torreon and can be live streamed here free (requires free trial registration). Additional TV coverage can be found on Azteca America.

What They're Saying

Santos Laguna forward Luis "El Quick" Mendoza on facing his former team (via Esto): "I think once you're on the pitch, all the friendliness and emotions go away. Especially when we need three points. It's simply just another game."

America midfielder Osvaldo Martinez on the club's recent form (via Esto): "We're finding our form. This team is dedicated to the league tournament and the CONCACAF [Champions League]. Thankfully, we're finding the level of quality we should be playing with."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: An injury to Paolo Goltz will force Ventura Alvarado back into the lineup for America. The American international had a horrid showing in the club's 3-1 loss to Atlas, scoring an own-goal for the opposition.

Santos Laguna's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Marchesin; Fanjul, Jimenez, Araujo, Izquierdoz; Molina, Ceballos, Renteria, Orrantia, Gonzalez, Alvarez, Mendoza; Djaniny

America's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Muñoz; Mares, Aguilar, Alvarado, Samudio; Sambueza, Martinez, Guemez, Arroyo; Benedetto, Peralta

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Standings

FIRST STAGE APERTURA
RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1CD León43019549
2Puebla33008449
3Morelia43015239
4Veracruz43018629
5Chiapas FC42115417
6Pumas UNAM420211566
7Club de Futbol America420210736
8Club de Futbol Monterrey32017616
9Toluca42023306
10Cruz Azul420245-16
11Club de Fútbol Pachuca420279-26
12Dorados412136-35
13Querétaro41125504
14Guadalajara411245-14
15Club Tijuana410347-33
15Santos Laguna410347-33
17Atlas4103311-83
18Tigres401336-31