Cruz Azul vs Club León, Liga MX Apertura 2022 play-off: times, TV and how to watch online
‘La Maquina’ face ‘La Fiera’ in the repechaje clash on Saturday, 8 October at 21:15 hrs (local time) at the Estadio Azteca.
All eyes on Saturday night will be on the Estadio Azteca as Cruz Azul face Club León in one of the highlights of the four play-off round matches this weekend as the teams who finished fifth through to twelfth in the regular league look to stake a place in the quarter finals.
The four winners from these ‘repechaje’ games will face the top four from the regular season in: Club America, Monterrey, Pachuca and Santos Laguna.
Should these ‘repechaje’ ties end level at the end of 90 minutes, there will be no extra time with the game decided on penalty kicks.
What time does Cruz Azul vs Club León kick off?
The 2022 Liga MX Apertura playoff action between Cruz Azul and Club León gets underway at the Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), on Saturday 8 October 2022 at 21:15 pm (local time), which equates to US 10:15 pm (ET) and 7:15 pm US (PT).
Find out what time Cruz Azul-León starts if you’re elsewhere in the world.
Where can I watch Cruz Azul vs Club León in the US and UK?
In the US and UK, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting the Liga MX action:
US: TUDN.com, TUDN App, TUDN USA
UK: Sadly for Liga MX fans in the UK, there is no outlet broadcasting the game
Find out who is showing Cruz Azul-Leon elsewhere in the world.
Cruz Azul vs Club León: AS USA live coverage
You’ll also be able to follow live-text coverage of the action from Mexico City right here at AS USA. We’ll be building up to the game from about an hour ahead of kick-off, before taking you through the action as it unfolds.
La Maquina favoured to advance
La Máquina were boosted with a second wind with the arrival of interim coach ‘Potro’ Gutiérrez, who took over the team after suffering a humiliating 7-0 derby defeat against Club América. Cruz Azul qualified in seventh place and will play Leon, who finished in tenth place. The last meeting between both sides came less than a month ago with the side from the capital running out 2-1 winners and Leon have managed just one win in the past five meetings.
Cruz Azul-Club León: past five meetings
Sep 2022: Apertura: Cruz Azul 2-1 Club León
Feb 2022: Clausura: Club León 0-1 Cruz Azul
Nov 2021: Apertura: Cruz Azul 0-1 Club León
Jul 2021: Campeon De Campeones: Club León 1-2 Cruz Azul
Feb 2021: Guardianes: Club León 0-1 Cruz Azul