Santos Laguna will face Pumas UNAM in their second Liga MX fixture of the new season at the Nuevo Corona Stadium on Saturday.
Santos Laguna lost their league opener 0-1 to Puebla and will be looking to bounce back and pick up their first win of the ongoing season. The visitors started in excellent fashion, defeating Leon 4-1 with the help of a Jorge Ruvalcaba brace.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Santos Laguna vs Pumas UNAM kick-off time
| Date: | July 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9.05 pm ET |
| Venue: | Nuevo Corona Stadium |
The match will be played at the Nuevo Corona Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 9.05 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Santos Laguna vs Pumas UNAM online - TV channels & live streams
The match and its highlights will be shown on Vix in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Santos Laguna team news
Santos Laguna continues to miss centre-back Hugo Rodriguez, who is still recovering from a knee injury sustained earlier this month.
The Warriors are also dealing with a shortage in midfield, as Peruvian Pedro Aquino is nursing a knee problem he picked up in March.
Santos Laguna possible XI: Holguin; Govea, Nunez, Amione, Echeverria; Mariscal, Cervantes, Medina, Carrillo, Sordo; Macias.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Acevedo, Lajud |
| Defenders: | Amione, Govea, Núñez, Santamaría, R. López, Loroña |
| Midfielders: | Cervantes, Villalba, J. Carrillo, Fagúndez, A. López, Prieto, Medina, Sordo |
| Forwards: | Ocejo, S. Muñoz, Macías, Lozano, T. Jimenez, S. Carrillo |
Pumas UNAM team news
Pumas are also missing a crucial player in their defense, with right-back Jose Galindo out due to a cruciate ligament injury, leaving a significant gap to fill.
They will be hoping to string a few wins together at the start of the season to ensure a place at the top of the standings.
Pumas UNAM possible XI: Gonzalez; J Rivas, Bennevendo, Magallan, Ramirez; Caicedo, Suarez, U Rivas, Ruvalcaba, Huerta; Mori
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alcala, Gonzalez |
| Defenders: | Magallan, Ergas, Bennevendo, Monroy, J. Rivas |
| Midfielders: | Lopez, Caicedo, Suarez, Huerta, U. Rivas, Ruvalcaba, Trigos, Rodriguez, Quispe |
| Forwards: | Martinez, Flunes Mori, Avila |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/02/24 | Pumas UNAM 3 - 0 Santos Laguna | Liga MX |
| 03/09/23 | Santos Laguna 2 - 1 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX |
| 15/01/23 | Santos Laguna 3 - 0 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX |
| 21/08/22 | Pumas UNAM 1 - 5 Santos Laguna | Liga MX |
| 03/03/22 | Santos Laguna 3 - 2 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX |