Tonight at 5 p.m. in week 17 of Clausura 2014, Cruz Azul faces Pumas. Cruz Azul will look to close out the regular phase of the tournament with a victory in order to hold on to the tops spot in the standings. This match will be played in Estadio Azul and two teams battling have already qualified for playoff s, Cruz Azul being first in the standings and Pumas holding on to the third position.
Both teams, who have already qualified for playoffs, have victory in mind and look to do nothing but win also to close the regular phase of the tournament in total control of the “clásicos,” knowing that they already beat Guadalajara and América.
Cruz Azul, La Maquina, is the overall leader with 33 points, but they need to win this match, it would be their 11th victory in the tournament to finish at the top of the standings. A draw, combined with a victory for Toluca, that has 31 points would take them out of the first spot on the standings.
Luis Fernando Tena’s team will try to win, something they have not done since week 11. Cruz Azul has not lost against Pumas in the last six games they have played against them, having two wins and four draws.
This game is very important for Cruz Azul, if they win, they maintain sole possession of the first place on the standings and entering playoffs, it’s a great position to be in. Don’t miss this great match. If you can’t watch it on TV, you can live stream. Click here.
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