The Tijuana vs Cruz Azul match will be available on Univision starting at 22:10 ET / 19:10 PT. 'Los Xolos' will host 'La Máquina Celeste' at Estadio Caliente for the first leg of the Apertura 2024 Liga MX Quarterfinals. Tijuana aims to capitalize on their home advantage after a strong Play-In performance, while Cruz Azul, the regular season leaders, seeks to assert their dominance and take a decisive step toward the semifinals.
Tijuana secured their spot in the quarterfinals after a convincing 3-0 victory over Atlas in the Play-In stage. During the regular season, 'Los Xolos' finished in seventh place with 29 points, displaying inconsistent form. While they secured key wins, they also faced tough losses, including a 4-0 defeat to Toluca.
In another recent match, Tijuana tied 2-2 against América in the first Play-In game but lost in the penalty shootout. Now, under the guidance of Juan Carlos Osorio, they will aim to leverage their strong home form to gain an advantage in this series.
Cruz Azul, the most dominant team of the regular season, finished in first place with 42 points. 'La Máquina Celeste' had an outstanding campaign, suffering only one loss in 17 matches, with a lethal offense that scored 39 goals, the highest in the tournament. Notable wins include a 4-1 victory over América and a 4-0 rout of Juárez.
However, Cruz Azul showed a slight dip in form in recent games, drawing against Atlas (2-2) and Tigres (1-1). Despite this, they enter this series as favorites, aiming to validate their top position and take a solid step toward the semifinals.
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