Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: how to watch on TV, stream online
After the first leg ended without goals, Monterrey and Cruz Azul go into Saturday’s decider intent of booking their place in the 2022 Apertura semi-finals.
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América are well placed to secure their place in the 2022 Apertura semi-final after gaining a seemingly conclusive result in their first leg against Puebla but the other semi-final remains wide open. There were no goals at the Azteca on Thursday which means that Monterrey and Cruz Azul will have no room for error when they return to resolve their quarter-final at Estadio BBVA Bancomer in Guadalupe this weekend.
What time does Monterrey vs Cruz Azul start?
The clash kicks off at 7:06 p.m. local time on Saturday 15 October. In the United States, that’s 8:06 p.m. EDT/ 5:06 p.m. PDT. Find out when the game starts if you’re in a different time zone.
How can I watch the game in the US?
In the US, TV viewers can watch Monterrey vs Cruz Azul on FOX Sports. You can also stream the match online in the States on fuboTV, ESPN Play and Fox Sports Play. Check out which channel or online service is showing the game if you’re outside the US.
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: match preview
There will be a cosy feeling of déjà-vu for hosts Monterrey when they welcome Cruz Azul to Guadalupe to decide their 2022 Apertura semi-final. They were in an almost identical situation three years ago, and ended up advancing to the final and winning it in dramatic fashion on penalties to clinch the title for the fifth time.
But Cruz Azul are not a side to be underestimated - as Rayados boss Víctor Manuel Vucetich knows from the team’s meetings with them this year in his second spell in charge. Both teams ended on 10 men in January’s clash which finished 2-2 thanks to a César Montes’ equaliser deep into stoppage-time. Monterrey edged last month’s meeting 3-2 while the most recent encounter, Wednesday’s first leg, was a tense affair and not without controversy. Rayados keeper Jesús Corona came racing off his line to punch away a centre but missed the ball and clashed with Rodrigo Aguirre. A VAR review ruled out a penalty.
La Máquina have their own reasons for booking a place in the semis - they have their hearts set on clinching La Décima, to join América, Guadalajara and Toluca as the only clubs to have won 10 or more titles.
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul: last five meetings
October 2022: Cruz Azul 0-0 Monterrey
September 2022: Monterrey 3-2 Cruz Azul
January 2022: Monterrey 2-2 Cruz Azul
November 2021: Cruz Azul 1-4 Monterrey
September 2021: Cruz Azul 1-4 Monterrey
Who is the match referee?
Overseeing Monterrey vs Cruz Azul semi-final return leg will be Adonai Escobedo González. He will be assisted by linesmen Alberto Morín Méndez and Michel Alejandro Morales, while the fourth official will be Diego Montaño Robles. Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava will be the video assistant referee.