Atlas v.s. Mazatlán F.C.

Mazatlán FC is coming off a 0-0 draw versus one of the more powerful Liga MX team, Tigres.  This result prompts Mazatlán FC to try yet again to earn its first-ever victory as the teams square off at Estadio Akron.  Mazatlán FC formerly Monarcas Morelia of Liga MX, was only formed this past June. Manager Francisco “Paco” Palencia leads Mazatlán. Cesar Huerta and Carlos Vargas lead this team versus a young and talented Atlas squad. 

Atlas is coming off a 2-0 defeat versus Chivas.  It was a tough game for the young Atlas team to open up against as Chivas as they looked like a much-improved team.  Mazatlán and Atlas are looking to score for the first time this Copa as both were blanked on opening day.  This tournament serves as excellent pre-season matches for both teams as they will face squads like Club America and Cruz Azul. These two teams need a victory if they don’t want their tournament to be over. Regardless, Liga MX is right around the corner, and the sides will use the games as a gauge to see where they stand.  No excuses for both teams at this point. The game is scheduled this Tuesday at 8:00 PM E.T. in Estadio Akron.

Pumas U.N.A.M. v.s. America

The outset for Pumas UNAM in this current Copa was not splendid. They lost 4-1 against Cruz Azul in their first game. Before the Liga MX was paused, Pumas were also having issues defensively after conceding six goals to Club Leon (3-1) and Club America (drew 3-3). Looking at the head-to-head, Pumas has been the slightly better team against Club America as they have scored eight goals and conceded four goals in their last four games.

Club America will head to this game with confidence as Las Aguilas upended Toluca 2-0 in the first round of the tournament in a match shrouded by heavy rainfall. However, it hasn’t always been easy for the side against Pumas as they have not won any games, drawn twice and lost twice in their last clashes. They hope to turn things around for this match as Pumas appears to be less potent from years past.  This intriguing match-up will be played Tuesday at Estadio Olimpico Universitario at 10:00 PM E.T.