Liga MX’s top scorers face off in heavyweight Clausura clash today
In a big-name Clausura 2026 clash this weekend, Cruz Azul and Pumas meet in a matchup of the tournament’s best attacks.
Matchday 11 of the Clausura 2026 will be headlined by Pumas vs Cruz Azul, a rivalry that has always carried weight in Liga MX but has only intensified in recent years thanks to heated moments and highly competitive showdowns.
The marquee storyline heading into this matchup is simple: Pumas and Cruz Azul come in as the two most explosive attacks in the tournament. That sets the stage for an open, high‑tempo clash packed with scoring chances at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
The showdown between the league’s top offenses
Through the first half of the Clausura 2026, Pumas has put up 18 goals, with its emphatic 4-0 rout of Santos Laguna standing out as its most dominant win to date. The team also managed to score twice against Toluca - currently boasting the best defensive record in the league.
Cruz Azul, meanwhile, arrives not only as the regular-season leader but also as the most effective attacking team in the Clausura, tallying 20 goals so far. La Máquina has displayed consistency and a ruthless edge in the final third all tournament long.
Scoring streaks that raise the stakes
Another factor heightening anticipation is the lengthy scoring streaks both clubs carry into this matchup. Pumas has found the net in 16 straight official matches, a run that dates back to October 22, 2025. Cruz Azul has gone one better, scoring in 17 consecutive games since November 27 of last year.
Pumas looking to shake up the standings
The last time these two met in Liga MX was during the Apertura 2025, when Pumas edged Cruz Azul 3-2 - a result that helped Los Universitarios clinch a play‑in berth.
This time, though, the landscape looks different: Cruz Azul enters as the tournament leader, while Pumas sits in fifth place, aiming to lock down a top‑eight finish and punch a direct ticket to the playoffs. With no play‑in in the Clausura 2025, every point becomes even more valuable.
When is Pumas vs Cruz Azul and how can I watch it in the U.S.?
Pumas welcome Cruz Azul to the Estadio Olímpico Universitario today, Saturday Mar. 14, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 11:10 p.m. ET/8:10 p.m. PT. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the Liga MX matchup on CBS Sports Golazo, TUDN USA, Univisión and ViX. You can also stream the action on fubo, which offers new users a free trial.
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