Preview and broadcast info for the first leg of the Liga MX final - Tigres UANL vs América

Topics: Liga MX, Apertura 2023, Tigres UANL, América, TV Schedules, TV Listings, Streaming info

The first chapter of the title match in Mexico's top-flight will see the top team of the tournament and the defending champions going at it. Follow this tie with our guide.

Where can I watch Tigres UANL vs América live on TV?

The fixture between Tigres and Las Águilas will be available to watch for fans in the United States on Univisión and via TUDN USA. Meanwhile, fans in Mexico can track the game on TV via Canal 5 and also on TUDN México. Live elsewhere? Check our dedicated match page for more options to follow the game in your country.

Where can I stream Tigres UANL vs América live?

The game between los Felinos and Club América can be streamed within the United States on TUDN.com, on the TUDN App, and on Univisión NOW. Meanwhile, those living in Mexico can follow the game on-the-go via TUDN en Vivo and ViX. If you live in another country, visit our Tigres UANL vs América match page for additional options.

Tigres UANL vs América - How they reached the final

The home team makes it to this match after finishing third in Liga MX's regular season, where they won eight times, drew six matches, and lost three more. Robert Siboldi's men defeated Puebla and Pumas UNAM en route to the title series, although they left some doubts in their semi-final tie by watching Pumas escape their den with a draw. Tigres' biggest strength will be to play this game in front of their supporters, where they are yet to lose a game in this tournament.

As for América, los Azulcremas will visit Tigres after a record-breaking season, where they reached 40 points, became the top offensive unit, and had the most reliable defense in Liga MX. Once in the playoffs, André Jardiné's men eliminated León and San Luis, although their most recent match ended in a somewhat disappointing 2-0 loss. América became the best team while on the road during the regular season, winning five games and drawing two more.

Tigres UANL vs América - Team news

Tigres had some good and bad news for the first leg of the final, as André-Pierre Gignac is fully fit to play the first leg of this tie after recovering from a groin injury. Nonetheless, coach Robert Siboldi will not have a full squad to choose from, which will complicate things for them due to their lack of personnel, especially when it comes to finding solutions from the bench.

On the other side of the pitch, América made the trip to Monterrey with almost a full squad to choose from, including the recovery of winger Brian Rodríguez, who had a key role in the team's performance during the first 15 games of the season. After their failed rotations experiment in the second leg of the semi-finals, coach André Jardiné may choose to field his best men right from the start, which will leave players such as Richard Sánchez and Jonathan Rodríguez on the bench.

Here is the list of unavailable footballers for this Liga MX clash.

Tigres UANL: Luis Quiñones (injured).

América: Nestor Araujo (injured).

Tigres UANL vs América: Head-to-head

The most recent game between these teams ended in a goalless draw back in November.
Speaking of games where Tigres have hosted América, the team from Mexico City is unbeaten since December 2017. That streak includes five wins and two draws for América.
Tigres have failed to beat América home or away since November 2019. Their most recent win came in a liguilla match held in the Apertura 2019 playoffs, where the blue and gold won 2-1.
América's most recent match at Estadio Universitario in a playoff match ended in a 4-2 win for them.
This will be the seventh title series between these teams across all comps. América have won four, while Tigres have beaten the team from Mexico City two times, the last one of those in 2016.
América are looking for their 14th title in Liga MX history.
Tigres are eager to win their ninth Liga MX crown.
Tigres' boss Robert Siboldi will face América for the 11th time in his career. His record shows thre wins, three draws, and four losses.
América's tactician, André Jardiné, will face Tigres for the fifth time ever. His record shows no wins, two draws, and two losses.