With both grandes on the outside of the Liguilla picture looking in, the meeting of Mexico City sides takes on an increased importance this season
Two grandes come together Saturday in Mexico City, but neither look all that strong.
Cruz Azul sits 11th in the table and making the Liguilla again after snapping a long drought last season looks more difficult by the week, though a big win last Saturday has enthusiasm high around the Estadio Azul.
Pumas ran out as the Liga MX leader early on after finishing dead last in the Apertura. They've been playing more like last season's version lately, though, entering the weekend winless in their last five league matches and coming off a frustrating home loss to 10-man Necaxa in the Copa MX.