In week 16 of the Liga MX Clausura 2017, Monarcas Morelia will host Pumas UNAM at the Estadio Morelos this Saturday, April 29, 2017 (5:00 PM Pacific). The game should be an intense encounter with both teams with a lot on the line.
Monarcas Morelia is having a solid campaign, currently in 12th place with 18 points and does have a slight chance to make the playoffs. The playoffs, however, are the least of Roberto Hernandez’s worries as Morelia is an intense relegation battle that just got more intense. Veracruz is almost secure from making the drop to the Ascenso MX with its recent 1-0 victory against Monterrey. The relegation battle seems like a two-horse race now with Morelia in
The relegation battle seems like a two-horse race now with Morelia in last place on the relegation table with 112 points and Chiapas in penultimate place with 113 points. The Monarchs have not won in their last five games and desperately need a win in this game, which could mean their salvation from relegating. The Estadio Morelos will be sold-out and the atmosphere should be a spectacle to see.
Pumas UNAM also needs to desperately win this game to have any chance at making the playoffs. The Felines are currently in 13th place with 18 points and a spot in the playoffs seems slim. The ‘capitalinos’ will also be missing some key figures in this encounter. Manager, Paco Palencia, top goal-scorer, Nicolas Castillo and captain, Dario Veron will all be serving suspensions and will not be present in this game. The Mexico City team has lost three out of its last four games, coming from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Veracruz at home. Pumas UNAM will need to get it together in this game and pick up the three points to have any chance of making the playoffs. The game should be entertaining and end with some drama due to the high stakes of the encounter.
The Mexico City team has lost three out of its last four games, coming from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Veracruz at home. Pumas UNAM will need to get it together in this game and pick up the three points to have any chance of making the playoffs. The game should be entertaining and end with some drama due to the high stakes of the encounter.
How to Watch Monarcas Morelia vs Pumas UNAM
The Monarcas Morelia vs Pumas UNAM match will be broadcast this Saturday, April 29 at 5:00 PM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Azteca America
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
