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Cruz Azul will take on Mazatlan in the Liga MX at the Aztec Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are winless in their first two games and will be looking to open their account in the ongoing Clausura campaign.
Cruz Azul began their campaign just like how they ended the last one - with a defeat. They were then held by Juarez to a goalless draw in their latest outing. Mazatlan, on the other hand, lost both their first two games, against Atletico San Luis and Toluca. The defeat against Toluca would have been extremely hard to swallow as they lost a 1-0 lead and ended up losing 4-1.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan FC kick-off time
| Date: | January 27, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 6 pm ET |
| Venue: | Aztec Stadium |
The match will be played at the Aztec Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 6 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan FC online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Vix in the US. Match highlights will be available on the platform after the game and live updates can be found here on GOAL.
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Cruz Azul team news
Following a challenging Apertura 2023 season, significant changes have been implemented in both management and the squad. Six players, notably Kevin Castano and Moises Vieira, have departed from the club.
On the flip side, four fresh additions have joined the squad, namely Camilo Candido, Gabriel Fernandez, Gonzalo Piovi, and Lorenzo Faravelli. Under the guidance of the new Cruz Azul coach, Martin Anselmi, these players are now actively contributing to the team.
Cruz Azul predicted XI: Mier, Rivero, Ditta, Piovi, Candido, Lira, Antuna, Rodriguez, Faravelli, Huescas, Fernandez.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mier |
| Defenders: | Salcedo, Ditta, Guerrero, Iturbide, Zubiri, Escoboza, Vargas, Escobar, Diaz, Piovi, Candido |
| Midfielders: | Lira, Duenas, Rodriguez, Guiterrez, Rivero, Jimenez, Rotondi, Antuna, Huescas, Fsravelli |
| Forwards: | Cambindo, Morales, Fernandez, Sepulveda |
Mazatlan FC team news
Roberto Meraz is a long-term injury absentee for Mazatlan as he continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament rupture picked up in mid-July last year. He is joined in the medical room by attacking midfielder Nicolas Benedetti (ACL) and centre-back Lucas Merolla (knee), with the former also out for the season.
Mazatlan Predicted XI: Gonzalez; Colula, Almada, Olivas, Diaz; Barcenas, Esquivel, Intriago, Colman; Amarillo, Lastra
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Gonzalez, Gutierrez |
| Defenders: | Merolla, Olivas, Alamada, Alvarado, Venegas, Diaz, Colula, Padilla, Maduena |
| Midfielders: | Esquivel, Intriago, Flores, Benedetti |
| Forwards: | Moreno, Colman, Medina, Barcenas, Bello, Loba, Amarillo, Camacho, Lastra |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/23 | Mazatlán 2 - 2 Cruz Azul | Liga MX |
| 03/04/23 | Mazatlán 3 - 1 Cruz Azul | Liga MX |
| 09/12/22 | Cruz Azul 2 - 0 Mazatlán | Liga MX |
| 04/09/22 | Mazatlán 1 - 1 Cruz Azul | Liga MX |
| 07/27/21 | Cruz Azul 0 - 2 Mazatlán | Liga MX |