Arguably, the closest matchup in the Apertura 2025 Liguilla is between two 'Gigantes' of Liga MX, Chivas vs Cruz Azul.
Both teams are in great form heading into the Liguilla, but Chivas is arguably the most in-form team of the eight teams in the Liguilla based on the last two months.
Chivas has won seven of their last eight matches in the league and reached a 6th-place finish in the league table with 29 points. Their record after 17 matches was nine wins, two draws, and six losses.
Their last regular-season match was a 4-2 win over Monterrey. The goal scorers for Chivas in that win were Efrain Alvarez, Armando Gonzalez, Roberto Alvarado, and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández.
Cruz Azul looked to secure the top position of the league table, but in their last regular season match, they lost 3-2 to Pumas UNAM at home.
Cruz Azul finished 3rd in the league table with 35 points and had a record of 10 wins, five draws, and two losses.
Chivas and Cruz Azul played each other in the 7th match week of the 2025 Apertura at the Estadio AKRON on August 30, 2025. Cruz Azul defeated Chivas 2-1 with goals from Jose Paradela and Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi. The goal for Chivas came from Diego Campillo.
Where to Watch Chivas vs Cruz Azul: Liguilla First Leg
The first leg of Chivas vs Cruz Azul will kick off at 9:07 p.m. ET/ 6:07 p.m. in the United States. The match will kick off at 8:07 p.m. local time in Zapopan, Mexico, at the Estadio AKRON.
The match will be available to watch on select TV channels in Mexico and the United States.
In the U.S., Chivas vs Cruz Azul will be shown on UNIVERSO and Peacock in Spanish.
In Mexico, Chivas vs Cruz Azul will be shown on Prime Video.
Who do you think will win the first leg between Chivas and Cruz Azul tonight?