Club Tijuana vs Cruz Azul: A Tale of Two Strugglers

Club Tijuana and Cruz Azul are set to face off in a Liga MX matchup on Sunday, with both teams struggling to find their footing this season. While Tijuana has been plagued by poor goal-scoring, Cruz Azul's defense has been equally as porous.

Tijuana has struggled to score goals all season, with only seven tallies to their name - the second-worst in the league. Without Ariel Nahuelpán and Camilo Sanvezzo, who have departed the team, Bryan Angulo and Fabián Castillo are left to carry the load up front. However, neither player poses a significant threat to opposing defenses.

Despite this lack of scoring punch, Tijuana has managed to find success at home, winning their last two matches at Estadio Caliente, including a 2-1 victory over Monterrey in their most recent outing.

Cruz Azul, on the other hand, has been struggling with their defense, conceding goals at an alarming rate. With nine wins against Tijuana's five in their all-time rivalry, Cruz Azul holds the edge in this matchup. However, their offense has also struggled to find consistency, leading to a series of draws and narrow victories.

The last time these teams met, Tijuana came from behind to win 3-2 at home, thanks to goals from Julián Velázquez, Kevin Balanta, and Cubo. The two teams have also clashed in the Concacaf Champions League and Copa MX tournament, with Cruz Azul emerging victorious on both occasions.

The match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 and FOX Deportes Network in the United States, as well as various other channels across Central America and South America. With neither team playing to their full potential this season, this matchup promises to be an intense and competitive battle for supremacy in Liga MX.

Referees Oscar Mejia Garcia will officiate the match, with Mario Jesús López Carrillo and Jorge Antonio Sánchez Espinoza serving as assistant referees. Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle will act as fourth official, while Gerardo Martínez Bravo and Jesús Sevilla Palafox will handle VAR duties.

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