On opposite sides of the momentum scale, Atlas host America on Saturday.
The hosts -- despite conceding the opening goal -- cruised to a 3-1 victory over Queretaro in Week 1. The return of Rafa Marquez served as the motivation for an Atlas side looking to return to the Liguilla.
Things weren't as rosy for America.
Las Aguilas followed a disappointing showing at the FIFA Club World Cup -- where they lost their opening match to Guangzhou Evergrande -- with a disappointing draw in Week 1. Puebla managed to escape the Estadio Azteca with a scoreless draw. Atlas will look to continue America's misery.
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Preview
Game Time: 8:30 p.m. CST
Location: Estadio Jalisco
Odds, per Oddschecker: Atlas (33/16) - Draw (22/9) - America (6/4)
Weather: Clear, High of 60
TV: Azteca America
What They're Saying
Atlas midfielder Juan Carlos Medina (via Esto): "You guys always treat the club that plays America like victims. We don't feel that way. We've been motivated since the beginning of the season. Now, we're playing at home. We're going to show on the pitch that we're on the same level."
America midfielder William (via Esto): "We have to improve on a lot of things, especially in the attack. First, we have to be more motivated and that will help us play a better game against Atlas. We have a lot of quality on this team. The manager knows it and I'm sure we'll play a good game. We're going to be very motivated to steal three points on the road."
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