Puebla vs Chivas, Liga MX Apertura 2022 play-off: times, TV and how to watch online
The 51,000 capacity Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla City is the setting for the final of the four ‘repechaje’ games in the 2022 Liga MX Apertura.
The last match of the four play-offs, and the one that on paper looks like the most evenly matched, is the duel between Puebla and Chivas. Larcamón’s side finished in eighth place, which means they will play the play-off against Chivas at home as Cadena’s men failed to win their last match against Cruz Azul, so the men from Guadalajara are forced to visit the Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Puebla hold historical advantage over their preliminary-round opponents. The two-time Mexican champions have knocked Chivas out of the playoffs four times, while Guadalajara - who have gone more than 30 years without a postseason win over La Franja - having progressed at Puebla’s expense just twice.
This match will take place on Sunday 9 October at 16:30 hrs (local time)
What time does Puebla vs Chivas kick off?
The 2022 Liga MX Apertura playoff action between Puebla and Chivas gets underway at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc (Puebla City), on Sunday 9 October 2022 at 16:30 pm (local time), which equates to US 5:30 pm (ET) and 2:30 pm US (PT).
Find out what time Puebla-Chivas starts if you’re elsewhere in the world.
Where can I watch Puebla vs Chivas 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 Puebla-Chivas.
Puebla vs Chivas: AS USA live coverage
You’ll also be able to follow live-text coverage of the action from Puebla 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.
Pressure on Chivas
The matter of Chivas keeping their season alive is an additional pressure for the side from Guadalajara in the Apertura 2022. There is also a growing rumour that elimination on Sunday against Puebla could seal the fates of the club’s sporting director, Ricardo Peláez, and the coach Ricardo Cadena.
Puebla will be boosted by the historical statistics that favour ‘La Franja’ with the home side also set to be boosted by a sizeable crowd at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc to spur their side along.
Puebla-Chivas: past five meetings
Sep 2022: Apertura: Chivas 1-0 Puebla
Feb 2022: Clausura: Chivas 2-3 Puebla
Nov 2021: Apertura: Puebla 2-2 Chivas (Puebla win on penalty kicks 6-5)
Jul 2021: Apertura: Puebla 0-2 Chivas
Jan 2021: Guardianes: Puebla 1-1 Chivas