Chivas and Pumas will meet at the Estadio Akron on Thursday night for the 2023 Liga MX Apertura quarter-final first-leg in what will be a rematch of their last regular season game.
The Felinos recorded a 1-0 win over the side from Guadalajara and consolidated a fourth place finish in the general table, while the Rojiblancos dropped to fifth position.
This match-up will now be repeated in the Liguilla, with the first leg being staged at the Estadio Akron and the return game at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario at the weekend.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Chivas vs Pumas kick-off time
| Date: | Thursday, November 30, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:05pm ET/ 7:05pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio AKRON |
The Liga MX match between Chivas and Pumas will be played at Estadio AKRON in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It will kick off at 10:05pm ET/ 7:05pm PT on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in the United States (US).
How to watch Chivas vs Pumas online - TV channels & live streams
 | Fubo | Watch here |
 | Telemundo | Watch here |
The game is available to watch and stream online live through Telemundo, and Fubo. Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Chivas team news
Goalkeeper Raul Rangel (fractured cheekbone) and centre-back Jesus Orozco (muscle) have resumed full training with the rest of the group, a big boost for Chivas' head coach Veljko Paunovic, who had both down as first-choice starters at the time of their injuries. The duo are in contention to face Pumas in the first leg of the Liguilla quarter-finals.
Chivas possible XI: Jimenez; Mozo, Martinez, Briseno, Calderon; Beltran, Gonzalez, Guzman; Padilla, Marin, Brizuela
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Whalley, Jiménez, Rangel |
| Defenders: | Orozco, Sanchez, Mier, Briseno, Mayorga, Martínez, G. Sepulveda, Calderón, Mozo, L. Sepulveda |
| Midfielders: | Cisneros, Padilla, Munoz, Brizuela, Torres, Gutierrez, Perez, A. Gonzalez, Beltran, Guzman, R. Gonzalez |
| Forwards: | Marin, Cisneros, Macias, Vega, Brigido, Rios, Organista, Alvarado |
Pumas team news
Despite struggling with consistency and form, Pumas UNAM have managed to fight their way into the top six. Young defender Pablo Monroy was included in the squad in the final regular season game against Chivas Guadalajara, meaning defensive midfielder Jose Caicedo (unknown) is the only absentee for the visitors.
The Felinos have one of the most exciting up-and-coming Mexican stars in 22-year-old left-winger Cesar Huerta, who has scored eight Liga MX goals so far this season and will carry the attacking responsibilities.
Pumas possible XI: Gonzalez; Rivas, Natan, Magallan, Aldrete; U. Rivas, Trigos; Salvio, del Prete; Huerta; G. Fernandez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Paul, Alcalá, González |
| Defenders: | Rivas, Bennevendo, Galindo, Ergas, Nathan Silva, Ortíz, Casares, Monroy, Aldrete, Magallan, Ramirez |
| Midfielders: | Salvio, Huerta, Caicedo, Lopez, Hernandez, Samano, Rivas, Gutierrez, Carreon, Samano, Trigos, Molina |
| Forwards: | Dinenno, del Prete, Rodriguez, Lopez, Fernandez, Montejano, Tabo |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/23 | Pumas UNAM 1-0 Guadalajara | Liga MX Apertura |
| 19/2/23 | Pumas UNAM 1-2 Guadalajara | Liga MX Clausura |
| 28/8/22 | Guadalajara 3-1 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX Apertura |
| 9/5/22 | Guadalajara 4-1 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX Clausura |
| 24/4/22 | Guadalajara 3-1 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX Clausura |