Cruz Azul and Atlas Clash in Crucial Liga MX Apertura 2024 Match

The highly anticipated Liga MX Apertura 2024 match between Cruz Azul and Atlas took place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico. The game kicked off at 7:05 PM PT / 10:05 PM ET and was a significant encounter for both teams as they navigate the final stages of the regular season.

Cruz Azul, having already secured a spot in the quarterfinals and clinched the top seed, aimed to extend their winning streak to eight games. They were coming off a strong 2-0 victory against Santos Laguna. Despite some injuries, Cruz Azul’s manager Martin Anselmi was expected to field a competitive lineup, with Luis Romo likely replacing the suspended Gonzalo Piovi and Angel Sepulveda covering for the injured Giorgos Giakoumakis.

On the other hand, Atlas was battling to secure a spot in the Requalification phase, making this match critical for their playoff hopes. Atlas had suffered a 4-0 loss to Monterrey in their previous game and were without key players such as Aldo Paul Rocha, Victor Rios, Mauro Manotas, and Brian Lozano due to injuries. Manager Benat San Jose was set to give opportunities to U23 players like Paulo Ramirez, Israel Larios, and Jesus Serrato.

The match was available for viewers in the United States to watch live through various streaming and TV channels, including ViX (with Sling TV), Fubo, TUDN, and DirecTV Stream. For those abroad, using a VPN was recommended to access these services.

In the end, the match resulted in a 1-1 draw, with Cruz Azul’s Alexis Gutiérrez scoring the opening goal, and Atlas managing to equalize later in the game).