Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Club America and Monarcas Morelia. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and can be live streamed free via the Univision Deportes mobile app. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision Deportes.
Following a 2-0 of undressing Tigres UANL in Week 4 and remaining the last unblemished club in Mexican football, Antonio Mohamed is finally impressed. In his side, the America boss saw a less forceful approach. "We didn't force it," Mohamed said (via Medio Tiempo). "Tigres had two chances. That's it. We didn't force it like we did in other occasions. We were solid and were justified winners."
"It's a great joy for us," he added. "To win on this pitch is not easy. We are happy because we are still on top of the table."
Another victory over Morelia would see the club remain atop its perch.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With Raul Jimenez completing his transfer to Atletico Madrid, the search for Oribe Peralta's permanent strike partner continues. Peralta, however, will carry the brunt of the burden. The 30-year-old enters today's match with two goals.
America's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Muñoz; Paul, Aguilar, Layún, Madueño; Martinez, Molina, Arroyo, Sambueza; Peralta, Rey
Morelia's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Rodriguez; Fonseca, Andrade, Cardozo, Morales; Pereira, Zarate, Flores, Valdez; Riascos, Monroy
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 | CF América | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | |||
| 2 | Atlas | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| 3 | Querétaro | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 4 | Club de Futbol Monterrey | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |||
| 5 | Jaguares | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 7 | |||
| 6 | CD León | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 7 | Club de Fútbol Pachuca | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 8 | Veracruz | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |||
| 9 | Tigres | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||
| 10 | Santos Laguna | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |||
| 11 | Toluca | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |||
| 12 | Cruz Azul | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |||
| 13 | Club Tijuana | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | |||
| 14 | Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | |||
| 15 | Puebla | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 4 | |||
| 16 | Pumas UNAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | |||
| 17 | Monarcas | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 2 | |||
| 18 | Leones Negros | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
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