Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a match between Cruz Azul and Tijuana. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Azul in Mexico City and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision Deportes.

What They're Saying

Cruz Azul player Richard Ruiz on facing his former team (via Esto): "For me, this is just another game. I'm very grateful for my time with Tijuana, but that's in the past. I'm with Cruz Azul now and entering a different part of my career."

Tijuana manager Ruben Romero on his team's recent performance (via Esto): "In previous games we committed errors, but we're finding better form and victories. It feels good to get out of our dry spell."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Matias Vuoso joined Cruz Azul following the 2015 Copa America. The 33-year-old is yet to open his club account, but did provide two goals for Mexico in three appearances.

Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Pinto, Dominguez, Rodriguez, Toledo; Baca, Crosas; Rojas, Gimenez, Silva; Vuoso

Tijuana's Projected Lineup (5-3-2): Villar; Gandolfi, Orozco, Nuñez, Romero; de Buen, Guzman, Arango, Flores; Martinez, Moreno

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	Veracruz	5	3	1	1	10	8	2	10
2	Club de Futbol America	5	3	0	2	12	7	5	9
3	CD León	4	3	0	1	9	5	4	9
4	Puebla	3	3	0	0	8	4	4	9
5	Morelia	4	3	0	1	5	2	3	9
6	Chiapas FC	4	2	1	1	5	4	1	7
7	Pumas UNAM	4	2	0	2	11	5	6	6
8	Club de Futbol Monterrey	3	2	0	1	7	6	1	6
9	Toluca	4	2	0	2	3	3	0	6
10	Cruz Azul	4	2	0	2	4	5	-1	6
11	Club de Fútbol Pachuca	4	2	0	2	7	9	-2	6
12	Querétaro	5	1	2	2	7	7	0	5
13	Dorados	4	1	2	1	3	6	-3	5
14	Guadalajara	4	1	1	2	4	5	-1	4
15	Club Tijuana	4	1	0	3	4	7	-3	3
16	Santos Laguna	5	1	0	4	4	9	-5	3
17	Atlas	4	1	0	3	3	11	-8	3
18	Tigres	4	0	1	3	3	6	-3	1

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