Puebla vs Cruz Azul: Where to Watch, Live Stream, TV Info

Mexican soccer fans are in for a crunch Liga MX clash as bottom-dwellers Puebla play host to the high-flying Cruz Azul at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Friday night. With the season winding down and playoff positions still up for grabs, both sides have everything to play for in this potentially season-defining encounter.

For Puebla, a victory would be little more than a consolation prize in an otherwise forgettable campaign that has seen them propping up the Liga MX table. However, manager Nicolás Larcamón will be looking for his players to show some professional pride and put in a strong performance against one of the league’s top sides.

Cruz Azul, on the other hand, have their sights firmly set on securing a top-four finish and automatic qualification for the league’s final series. Currently sitting fourth, just two points separate Rafael Baca’s men from Monterrey in seventh place, meaning dropped points could prove extremely costly at this late stage.

With so much on the line for the capital club, expect them to come out firing on all cylinders against their lowly opponents. However, Puebla have nothing to lose and will surely fancy their chances of causing an upset on home soil.

For fans interested in tuning in, this high-stakes match will be broadcast live with kickoff scheduled for 11pm ET/8pm PT on Friday, April 12th. Read on for full details on where to catch the action live in the US.

Where to Watch

US TV Channels: The match between Puebla and Cruz Azul will be televised live on ViX+ for viewers in the United States.

Live Streams: For those looking to stream the game online, ViX+ is your one-stop destination. The subscription streaming service will have live coverage for Liga MX fans both on desktop and through its dedicated mobile apps.

Live Updates: Can’t make it in front of a screen? Don’t worry, you can still follow all the live action right here on GOAL’s Live Match Centre. We’ll have up-to-the-minute updates to ensure you don’t miss a single key moment.

Squads & Team News

Puebla’s preparations for the visit of Cruz Azul have been hampered by injuries to winger Facundo Waller and defender Daniel Alvarez, both of whom remain sidelined. Larcamón is expected to field his strongest available lineup otherwise, with Brian Rodríguez starting in goal behind a back four of Ismael Sosa, Maximiliano Araujo, Israel Reyes and Vladimir Loroña. Emanuel Gularte will anchor the midfield alongside Rodrigo Remis.

For the visitors, Cruz Azul have a relatively clean bill of health, with only Gabriel Fernández and Cristian Jiménez unavailable due to knee and ankle issues respectively. Uruguayan striker Juan Escobar is therefore expected to lead the line, flanked by Uriel Antuna and Iván Morales in attack. Midfield metronome Luis Romo will pull the strings from deep.

This crucial Liga MX matchup has all the makings of a thrilling David vs Goliath clash. Whichever way it goes, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action.