Tigres UANL vs. America: Date, Live Stream for 2014 Liga MX Apertura Final
Tigres will play host to America on Thursday evening in the first part of their two-legged final to decide who finishes as Liga MX's Apertura 2014 champion.
The two teams finished second and first in the regular-season standings, respectively, with America just about edging the race to the title despite finishing level on points.
Tigres have picked up a heaping of momentum toward the end of their campaign, though, and are deserved finalists, hoping to claim their second Apertura crown in the space of four years.
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America, meanwhile, are in the hunt for a record 12th league title, but their bid requires a strong start in Thursday's away trip. Read on for viewing information and preview of which key players to keep an eye on.
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 2:30 a.m. GMT (Dec. 12)/9:30 p.m. ET
Live Stream: Univision Deportes USA
The final's second leg will be played on Sunday, December 14.
Key Players to Watch
Tigres UANL: Nahuel Guzman
Tigres' entire hunt for Apertura 2014 glory has been based on staunch defence more than anything else, an aspect of their squad in which goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman sits among the most essential components.
An uninspired attack has seen the club score just two goals in their last four matches, all of which have been draws, but an unbeaten league record stretching back to August is nevertheless commendable.
Guzman has undoubtedly encountered his threats in that time, but the 28-year-old has stood up to each test and helped results as best that one can playing in his position.
Without their No. 1 starring of late, it's debatable whether or not Tigres would have finished second and thus even be in the final, keeping 10 clean sheets in their last 14 unbeaten Liga MX outings.
Guzman will once again be called into action when his side take on what's very arguably the best attacking team in the nation this week, with Ricardo Ferretti's men hoping to play to their strengths.
America: Oribe Peralta
On the other side of the pitch stands Oribe Peralta, a man who hasn't figured for Los Aguilas as frequently as America fans may have hoped, but still sits as their top scorer in the Apertura with eight goals to his name.
After some promising performances at the 2014 World Cup, Mexico's star man will seek to justify America's decision to invest and make him the most expensive player in Liga MX history earlier this year.
The Mexican Soccer Show's Nayib Moran believes that not only will America's hitman be an important player to watch, but the key factor in seeing which side comes out with a 2014 title to their name:
The 30-year-old hasn't been as prolific in the post-season schedule, making these next two matches all the more significant in proving what an elite talent he is under pressure.
Peralta will require a steady chain of service in order to go about his business in star-studded manner, but ultimately, the reins fall with him to tuck away any and all chances that America manage to unearth.
