Tigres UANL vs Guadalajara - Preview, broadcast details and lineups for the first leg of the Liga MX final

Topics: Liga MX, Clausura 2023, Tigres UANL, Guadalajara, TV Schedules, TV Listings, Streaming Info

The first chapter of the Clausura 2023 final will surely keep fans interested in the outcome of this tie. Keep track of this clash with our detailed guide.

Where can I watch Tigres UANL vs Guadalajara on TV?

If you live in the United States, the match between Tigres UANL and Guadalajara will be available to watch on Univisión and pay-tv network TUDN . If you live in Mexico, fans will be given quite a few options to follow the match, including Las Estrellas and pay-tv networks TUDN and Afizzionados. Live elsewhere? Please check our dedicated match page then for further information on how to watch this game on TV in your country.

Where can I stream Tigres UANL vs Guadalajara live?

Liga MX fans in the United States will be able to stream the game between Los Felinos and El Rebaño via the TUDN website, on TUDN's app, and on Univisión NOW, which may also give them the option to watch the game on-demand. For users living in Mexico, this clash be available to stream on TUDN en Vivo, via VIX+, and on Blue to Go Video Everywhere. If you want to watch this game in another country, refer to our dedicated match page for further streaming details in your country.

Tigres UANL vs Guadalajara - Team news

Tigres get to this game with a longer road to the final. The team led by Robert Dante Siboldi went through the wild card phase with a one-nil win over Puebla, which led to their tie against Toluca. The blue and gold survived the quarterfinals with a 5-4 aggregate, giving them the right to enter the semis against Monterrey. That match, known as the Clásico Regio, concluded with a 2-1 aggregate to seal their ticket to the title match. In those games, midfielder Sebastián Córdova has played a key role, with five goals in five matches for Tigres.

On the other hand, Guadalajara return to a title match for the first time in over six years with high hopes of repeating their win over Tigres back then. In the ongoing playoff stage, El Rebaño made it past Atlas thanks their better performance in the regular season, as the aggregate between them ended 1-1, but the tiebreaker favored Chivas in that series. Next up, Guadalajara went on to shock the favorites América with a 3-2 win, where the return leg saw them defeat Las Águilas with a 3-1 score. The team's defensive efforts, led by center back Guillermo Sepúlveda, have been key for their success in the Mexican liguilla.

Although no one wants to miss out on such a game, there will be some absences for each team. Here is the list of players that will not feature in this match.

Tigres UANL: David Ayala (injured).

Guadalajara: José Juan Macías (injured).

Tigres UANL vs Guadalajara: Head-to-head

The most recent regular season game between these teams ended with Guadalajara beating Tigres UANL 2-1 at the Universitario in Nuevo León.
Tigres have won three of the last five matches against Guadalajara at their own stadium since 2019.
These teams met previously in a title series, which took place in 2017. The first leg, played by Tigres as hosts, ended in a 2-2 draw. The return leg went for Guadalajara 2-1, eventually giving Chivas the title.
Guadalajara will be looking for their 13th Liga MX title. If they win the crown, they will equal América as the most successful teams in the Mexican top-flight.
Tigres will be looking for their eighth Liga MX title. Their most recent triumph in the competition came in the Clausura 2019 tournament.
Tigres' coach Robert Siboldi is unbeaten against Guadalajara in four previous games. His record shows three wins and one draw against Guadalajara.
This will be the first meeting between Robert Siboldi and Gualadajara's coach Veljko Paunovic
Tigres' striker André-Pierre Gignac is the top scorer in this rivalry since he joined the team from the North side of Mexico, having found the back of the net 12 times.