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Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul will face off in the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura playoff quarter-finals at Estadio Universitario on Thursday.
Pumas defeated Pachuca 5-3 on penalties amid the play-in matches, while La Maquina made it here after finishing second on the Clausura table following a 1-0 win over Toluca.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | May 9, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT |
| Venue: | Olimpico Universitario |
The Liga MX Clausura quarter-final match between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul will be played at Estadio Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico.
It will kick off at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT on Thursday, May 9, in the United States (US).
How to watch Club Universidad Nacional vs Cruz Azul online - TV channels & live streams
In the US, the Liga MX Clausura quarter-final match between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul is available to watch and stream online live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), TUDN and DirecTV Stream.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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Team news & squads
Pumas UNAM team news
Defender Nathan Silva faces a suspension following his straight red card against Pachuca, while Jose Galindo is ruled out after undergoing a knee surgery.
Rogerio Funes Mori will lead the attack.
Pumas UNAM possible XI: Gonzalez; Bennevendo, Aldrete, Magallan, Monroy; Rivas, Caicedo; Salvio, Quispe, Huerta; Funes Mori
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alcala, Gonzalez |
| Defenders: | Magallan, Ergas, Aldrete, Bennevendo, Monroy, J. Rivas |
| Midfielders: | Caicedo, Trigos, Molina, U. Rivas, Lopez, Quispe, Huerta, Suarez, Salvio, Tabo, Gutierrez |
| Forwards: | Martinez, Funes Mori, Avila |
Cruz Azul team news
The visitors will be without the services of Gonzalo Piovi and Carlos Alonso Vargas on account of a collarbone injury and a broken foot, respectively.
Uriel Antuna and Carlos Rotondi are expected to feature upfront.
Cruz Azul possible XI: Mier; Ditta, Salcedo, Lira; Rodriguez; Huescas, Rivero, Faravelli, Candido; Antuna, Rotondi
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mier, Gudino, Jimenez |
| Defenders: | Salcedo, Ditta, Guerrero, Iturbide, Candido |
| Midfielders: | Rodriguez, Lira, Rivero, Faravelli, Guiterrez, Jimenez, Huescas, Rotondi, Antuna |
| Forwards: | Fernandez, Sepulveda |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2023 | Pumas UNAM 0-0 Cruz Azul | Liga MX |
| October 7, 2023 | Cruz Azul 1-4 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX |
| March 11, 2023 | Cruz Azul 1-0 Pumas UNAM | Liga MX |
| December 16, 2022 | Pumas UNAM 1-2 Cruz Azul | Copa por Mexico |
| September 18, 2022 | Pumas UNAM 1-2 Cruz Azul | Liga MX |