Pumas UNAM vs Cruz Azul: A Highly Anticipated Clash in Liga MX Apertura 2024

The highly anticipated match between Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul took place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, as part of the Jornada 14 of the Liga MX Apertura 2024. This encounter was one of the most exciting matches of the day, pitting two of the league’s top teams against each other.

Pumas UNAM, under the management of Gustavo Lema, has been on a positive streak, having gone six games without a loss. This run has helped them climb to the fourth position in the league standings with 24 points, accumulated from seven wins, three draws, and three losses. The team aims to maintain this position and secure crucial points in the final stretch of the tournament.

Cruz Azul, currently the leader of the competition, comes into this match with an impressive record. They have 34 points from 13 games, including 11 wins, one draw, and just one loss. Cruz Azul has been dominant, recently defeating FC Juárez 4-0, and they are already assured of a place in the Liguilla. The team is on a five-game winning streak and is favored to win this match.

The match was held at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, with a kickoff time of 19:00 hours local time. The game was broadcast live on various platforms, including Canal 5, TUDN, and the streaming service ViX Premium in Mexico, and on Univision, TUDN, and ViX in the United States.

The betting odds favored Cruz Azul, with odds of +130 for a Cruz Azul win, +200 for a Pumas win, and +225 for a draw. The match was expected to be highly competitive, given the recent form and historical rivalry between the two teams.