It all culminates here: the last day of the Liga MX Apertura is upon us, and the quest for the championship remains undecided. CBS Sports Golazo will be the hub for all the excitement as league frontrunners Cruz Azul host Pumas UNAM, while Toluca takes on Club America. All four squads have earned their playoff berths, but the battle for the coveted top spot is heating up.
Cruz Azul leads by a single point and only requires a victory to secure their position. However, if they do not succeed, the situation could become quite tepid.
Toluca and Club America are just a point behind and boast a more favorable goal difference, meaning if Cruz Azul falters and their game ends in a draw, Toluca could clinch the title. Conversely, if Cruz Azul is defeated while one team from Toluca or America claims victory, that team would seize the top position. There is even the possibility for Tigres to leap from fourth place to first should Cruz Azul lose while America and Toluca draw.
This thrilling title chase underscores the tightly contested nature of the league, as any of these four teams could emerge as champions heading into the playoffs. Additionally, Pumas have extra motivation: a victory against Cruz Azul would not only shake up the title fight but also secure their own playoff entry. Given that 10 of the league’s 18 teams will qualify for the playoffs, missing out would be a significant letdown for Pumas, although they face a challenging task ahead.
Recent Liga MX Results
Friday, Nov. 7
- Juarez 1, Queretaro 2
- Mazatlan 1, Necaxa 1
- Club Tijuana 2, Atlas 0 Saturday, Nov. 8
- Tigres UNAL vs. San Luis, 6 p.m. (Universo)
- Chivas Guadalajara vs. Monterrey, 6:07 p.m. (Telemundo)
- Club Leon vs. Puebla, 8 p.m. (Vix)
- Toluca vs. Club America, 8 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo)
- Cruz Azul vs. Pumas UNAM, 10:05 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo) Sunday, Nov. 9
- Santos Laguna vs. Pachuca, 6 p.m. (TUDN)
