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Puebla is set to host top-of-the-table Cruz Azul at Estadio Cuauhtémoc this Friday in a Liga MX Apertura clash.
The home side has secured just three wins across 12 league matches, placing them in 12th position in the standings. Meanwhile, Azul leads the pack with an impressive 28 points from 11 games, giving them a four-point cushion over second-place Tigres UANL.
Puebla aim to recover from their recent setback, having suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Tigres UANL in their last Liga MX (Apertura) outing. Meanwhile, the visitors enter the upcoming clash riding high on confidence after a commanding 3-0 victory over Necaxa in their latest Liga MX (Apertura) encounter.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Puebla vs Cruz Azul online - TV channels & live streams
In the United States (US), the Liga MX match between Puebla and Cruz Azul will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo and TUDN.
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Puebla vs Cruz Azul kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, October 18, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 11:05 pm ET/ 8:05 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Cuahutehmoc |
The Liga MX match between Puebla and Cruz Azul will be played at Estadio Cuahutehmoc in Puebla, Mexico.
It will kick off at 11:05 pm ET/ 8:05 pm PT on Friday, October 18, in the United States (US).
Team news & squads
Puebla team news
Earlier in the campaign, Puebla had an opportunity to secure a spot in the next stage of the competition. However, four consecutive Liga MX defeats dashed those hopes, effectively ending their chances of contending for the Apertura title this season.
There are no fresh injury concerns for Puebla ahead of this high-profile fixture.
Puebla possible XI: Jimenez; Orona, Angulo, Gularte, Pachuca; Gustavo, Diaz, Quinones, De Buen; Lopez, Gomez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Jimenez, Je. Rodriguez, Gomez |
| Defenders: | Ferrareis, Olmedo, Orona, De Buen, Vazquez, Gularte, Silva, Angulo, Jo. Rodriguez, Pachuca |
| Midfielders: | P. Gonzalez, Alvarez, L. Garcia, J. Gonzalez, Castillo, Waller, Herrera, Velasco, Aguilar, Gustavo, Diaz, Quinones |
| Forwards: | Ormeno, Robles, Duran, Barragan, E. Garcia, Lopez, Gomez |
Cruz Azul team news
La Maquina heads into this match on a three-game winning streak, having earned their sixth clean sheet of the season earlier this month. They’ve found the net in all 11 of their league outings so far and are eager to extend that momentum.
Manager Martín Anselmi faces a few lineup uncertainties, as Carlos Rodríguez, Luis Romo, Jorge Sánchez, Erik Lira, Kevin Mier, and Willer Ditta were all recently on international duty. Meanwhile, Ignacio Rivero has returned from injury and is expected to be back in the starting lineup.
Cruz Azul possible XI: Mier; Lira, Ditta, Piovi, Rodriguez; Sanchez, Rotondi, Faravelli; Gutierrez, Giakoumakis, Romo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mier, Gudino, L. Jimenez |
| Defenders: | Sanchez, Ditta, Candido, Rubio, Iturbide, Piovi |
| Midfielders: | Lira, Antuna, Faravelli, Montano, A. Guiterrez, Rivero, Garcia, Rodriguez, Romo, Rotondi, C. Jimenez, Samano |
| Forwards: | Sepulveda, Giakoumakis, L. Guiterrez |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/13/24 | Club Puebla 0-0 Cruz Azul | Liga MX, Clausura |
| 11/13/23 | Cruz Azul 1-2 Club Puebla | Liga MX, Apertura |
| 02/18/23 | Club Puebla 1-3 Cruz Azul | Liga MX, Clausura |
| 07/24/22 | Cruz Azul 2-2 Club Puebla | Liga MX, Apertura |
| 03/06/22 | Cruz Azul 1-3 Club Puebla | Liga MX, Clausura |