Cruz Azul - León 
Stadium / Stadium: Azteca (106.187) (Mexico)
Distance: 720 km.
Start time: 09.10.2022 & 05:15
Cruz Azul (7th Place N.7-I.3-H.7 Term.26-34)
The change of coach brought a recovery in morale and this was reflected not only in the results, but also in their overall image. They won four (4) in a row and managed to find themselves in the nth position and enter the playoffs with home field advantage. In the last game, Chivas Guadalajara won 2-1. They were ahead of the 11 delaysth part and even if they equalized in the 69', they fought until the end and in the delays of the match (93') they scored the winning goal. The absences tonight are mainly in the defense as Escobar J. (A.11 comp.), Mayorga M. (A.5 comp.), Guerrero R. (A.9 comp.) and the injured in the previous match Mori R. (A .8comp/1g).
Club Leon (Position 10th L.6-I.4-H.7 Term.25-29)
They struggled but made the playoffs. They may have drawn 2-2 at home against Tijuana in the last match, but they actually locked up qualification thanks to two (2) things. That their last two (2) matches were at home and that in the penultimate game they played against the indifferent and bad Queretaro beating them 3-1 and securing entry. Just eight (8) points out of a total of twenty-two (22) they got away from home! Absent are Ramírez D. (E.2comp) and Mena A. (M.14comp/1g/3as).
Home side Cruz Azul are strong and have the quality up front to see them past mediocre Club Leon this term. Although it will be a difficult match, I still think they will succeed! Ace.
