In a top-of-the-table clash in the Liga MX, Cruz Azul host Necaxa with the former vying to reach the summit of the table.
Cruz Azul are three points behind current leaders Monterrey and the side has the perfect opportunity to leapfrog the latter in the table with all three points.
Necaxa, on the other hand, defeated a 10-man San Luis in a thrilling encounter last week. A win on the road could help them go just a point away from the home side.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Cruz Azul vs Necaxa kick-off time
| Date: | March 16, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Azteca |
The Estadio Azteca will host the encounter between Cruz Azul and Necaxa on March 16, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Cruz Azul vs Necaxa online - TV channels & live streams
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The match will be available to watch on ViX+ in the US with live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Cruz Azul team news
Defender Willer Ditta was handed the marching orders in Cruz Azul's disastrous defeat ruling him out of the fixture.
The duo of Gabriel Fernandez and Cristian Jimenez is confined to the treatment room due to a knee and ankle injury, respectively.
Cruz Azul predicted XI: Mier; Huescas Lira, Piovi; Rivero, Rodriguez, Faravelli, Rotondi; Antuna, Gutierrez; Sepulveda
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Jurado, Gudino |
| Defenders: | Salcedo, Ditta, Guerrero, Iturbide, Zubiri, Escoboza, Vargas, Escobar, Diaz, Huescas |
| Midfielders: | Lira, Castano, Duenas, Rodriguez, Guiterrez, Rivero, Jimenez, Rotondi, Antuna, Huescas |
| Forwards: | Cambindo, Morales, Moises, Sepulveda |
Necaxa team news
Alek Alvarez is ruled out for the visitors because of a shoulder injury that will keep him out until late April.
Diego Gomez scored a staggering goal in the victory against San Luis and the attacking midfielder will look to continue scoring goals for his side.
Necaxa predicted XI: Unsain; Martinez, Pena, Oliveros, Rodriguez; Monreal, Gomez, Andrade, Barnica; Paradela, Cambindo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Unsain, Gudino |
| Defenders: | Pena, Montes, Cortes, Rodriguez, Alcantar, Gutierrez, Oliveros, Gonzalez, Martinez, Mayorga |
| Midfielders: | Poggi, Arce, Colorado, Andrade, Gomez, Dominguez |
| Forwards: | Samudio, Mantilla, Jurado, Alvarez, Mendez, Garnica, Batista, Cortez |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2023 | Necaxa 1-3 Cruz Azul | Liga MX Apertura |
| 22 Jan 2023 | Necaxa 1-0 Cruz Azul | Liga MX Clausura |
| 13 Dec 2022 | Cruz Azul 0-0 Necaxa | Copa por Mexico |
| 31 Jul 2022 | Cruz Azul 1-0 Necaxa | Liga MX Apertura |
| 8 May 2022 | Cruz Azul 4-2 Necaxa | Liga MX Clausura Playoff |