Two clubs chasing the Apertura Liga MX title will do battle today in a league match between Chivas Guadalajara and Cruz Azul. The first-division clash scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Omnilife in Guadalajara. It can be live streamed here free and via the Univision Deportes mobile app. Additional TV coverage can be found on UniMas.
Cruz Azul manager Luis Fernando Tena had this to offer ahead of today's league encounter (via El Financiero): "Of course, our fans are doubting us this tournament. We haven't given them the performance they deserve, nor the organization they expect from us."
"I don't think anyone [is in danger of losing their job]," he added. "This is a very important game for both teams given the circumstances. It's very even and I suppose that they [Chivas Guadalajara] aren't happy with the level of productivity they've produced thus far."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Even at 34, Fernando Arce continues to be the driving force behind Chivas Guadalajara's attack. In five total appearances, Arce has created a club-best 11 chances in addition to his two goals.
Chivas Guadalajara's Projected Lineup (5-3-2): Rodriguez; Vidrio, Araujo, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Salcido; Martinez, Arce, Castro; Bravo, Fierro
Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Pinto, Rodriguez, Juarez, Martinez; Torrado, Fabian, Rojas, Bernardello, Formica; Pavone
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 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 16 | |||
| 2 | Club de Futbol Monterrey | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | |||
| 3 | Atlas | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | |||
| 4 | Santos Laguna | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 12 | |||
| 5 | Club de Fútbol Pachuca | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 12 | |||
| 6 | Jaguares | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| 7 | Querétaro | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |||
| 8 | Tigres | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 | |||
| 9 | Toluca | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | |||
| 10 | Cruz Azul | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 8 | |||
| 11 | Puebla | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 8 | |||
| 12 | Veracruz | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | |||
| 13 | Pumas UNAM | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 | |||
| 14 | Club Tijuana | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 | |||
| 15 | CD León | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 6 | |||
| 16 | Leones Negros | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 | |||
| 17 | Guadalajara | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 5 | |||
| 18 | Monarcas | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 2 |
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