League leaders America host Puebla at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday seeking to maintain their record as the only unbeaten team in the sixth round of Mexico's Liga MX Apertura tournament. Coached by Uruguayan manager Guillermo Almada, the Mexico City side top the standings with 13 points and boast the most effective offense in the competition.
The home side are favorites for victory on Saturday, but face a stern test against Puebla, who have emerged as the surprise team of the tournament. Puebla sit fifth in the table with 10 points and are led in midfield by Colombian Kevin Velasco. They are level on points with third-placed Toluca and fourth-placed Guadalajara, who both remain ahead on goal difference.
America will rely on home advantage and the dynamic playing style introduced by Almada to remain undefeated at the summit. The Apertura is the opening tournament of the two-part Liga MX season in Mexican football, with America playing their home fixtures at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Saturday fixtures across Liga MX
Second-placed Atlas, coached by Argentine manager Hernan Crespo, also play on Saturday as they look to maintain their form as another of the tournament's standout revelations. The red-and-black team feature one of the strongest defenses in Liga MX, backed by Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, and host tenth-placed Queretaro.
In Saturday's other fixtures, fourth-placed Guadalajara, managed by Argentine Gabriel Milito, travel to face Pachuca, where Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon plays. Santos Laguna will also host Tigres UANL on Saturday.
Friday and Sunday matchday schedule
The sixth round begins on Friday with three matches. Reigning champions Cruz Azul visit Necaxa, while Tijuana, managed by Uruguayan coach Sebastian Abreu, host a Pumas UNAM team featuring Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas. In Friday's remaining match, Leon, featuring Colombian midfielder Daniel Arcila, visit Atlante, who are coached by Miguel "Piojo" Herrera.
The matchday concludes on Sunday when third-placed Toluca host Juarez FC, before Monterrey face San Luis in the final fixture of the round.
