This Sunday (07/12), at 00:10 (Brasília time), Tigres and Cruz Azul face each other at the University Stadium, in the semifinals of the Mexican Championship. It will be Cruz Azul’s last challenge before the duel against Flamengo, for the Intercontinental.
The clash arrives completely open after the 1-1 draw in the first game, played at Cruz Azul’s home ground. The scenario, however, favors Tigres, who, in addition to playing in front of their fans at the Estádio Universitário, have the advantage of a draw for having had a better campaign in the regular phase of the championship. On the other side, Cruz Azul enters the field forced to win — any simple victory puts the team in the final.
The duel will not be broadcast in Brazil, but the Sporting News shows some VPN options for watching the game.
Tigres x Cruz Azul: how to watch
The best VPNs for watching live sports in 2025
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular and reliable VPNs on the market, with a rating of over 4.5 stars. It uses military-grade code AES-256, the same code used by many government and security agencies. It operates under a policy that does not keep logs of online activity or IP addresses.
The company has more than 3,000 servers in 94 countries, allowing users to connect from virtually anywhere in the world. This makes it easier to watch live sports and unblock geo-restricted content, like other countries’ Netflix catalog or YouTube content.
ExpressVPN is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS – and allows simultaneous connection of up to five devices with just one subscription. The company is registered in the British Virgin Islands, a territory with data privacy-friendly laws, outside mass surveillance jurisdictions like those in the United States and the European Union.
Depending on the offer, ExpressVPN has a monthly cost that ranges from 6.67 to 9.99 dollars for new one-year or six-month subscriptionswith the benefit of three free months for the annual subscription.
NordVPN
NordVPN is a virtual private network with a broad international history and great prestige. It guarantees maximum protection with its military-grade AES-256 code and has a Kill Switch function that disconnects your Internet connection if the VPN drops, preventing your IP from being exposed. It is registered in Panama, a country with favorable privacy regulations, outside international surveillance jurisdictions.
It has more than 5,400 servers in 60 countries, offering a wide variety of locations. It has specialized servers, such as Double VPN servers (which send traffic through two servers for greater security) and Onion Over VPN (to access the Tor network securely).
Allows you to connect up to six devices at the same time with just one subscription. NordVPN is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
NordVPN There is a three-month free promotion. The monthly subscription is R$8.90 per month.
Surfshark
Surfshark, another of the most recognized VPNs in the world, also uses the AES-256 military code. Includes additional security features like CleanWeb, which blocks ads, trackers and malware. By policy, the British Virgin Islands-based company does not keep logs of online activity or IP addresses.
It has more than 3,200 servers in more than 100 locations around the worldwhich allows a good variety of connections. One of the most outstanding features of Surfshark is that allows unlimited simultaneous connections with just one subscriptionthe ideal choice for places with many devices.
Surfshark is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. And, like the others, it allows connections to enjoy live sports.
Surfshark There is a promotion of four months as a gift upon subscription for two years, with a monthly cost of R$10.99.
How to use a VPN to watch international football?
Simple: the first step is to register with a VPN and then connect to it and start enjoying the best of international football through the platforms corresponding to each of the leagues.
VPNs don’t discriminate against sports. The user can enjoy whatever they prefer. A French connection will allow you to see top-level cycling, while a geolocation in the United States will deliver the best of NFL, NBA and MLB, for example.
The same goes for any sport you want to watch. It is important to take into account that you will have access to local broadcasts, which will be in the languages of each country.
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Tigres x Cruz Azul: how the teams arrive
Tigres arrives in an excellent phase, with just one defeat in the last 16 matches and boasting one of the most efficient attacks in the competition. The team must control the game, but without taking too many risks, as a draw serves them well. The offensive consistency and the favorable environment in Monterrey place the team as the strongest in the match, even though recent duels between the two teams have been marked by balance and tight scores.
Cruz Azul, in turn, has shown competitiveness in the knockout stages and achieved important results to reach the semifinals. The team usually creates good opportunities, even when playing away from home, but now they need to be even more effective, as they have no margin for error. The tendency is for them to adopt a more aggressive stance, looking for a goal early on to reverse their rival’s advantage. The main challenge will be to balance this offensive need with defensive attention, as Tigres are dangerous on counterattacks.
Tigres x Cruz Azul: lineups
Probable lineup for Tigres: Guzman; Joaquim, Angulo and Farfan; Gorriarán, Romulo Zwarg, Garza, Correa, Brunetta and Lainez; Gignac. Technical: Guido Pizarro.
Cruz Azul’s probable lineup: Gudiño; Ditta, Piovi and Lira; Jeremy Marquez, Faravelli, Rivero, Rotondi, Carlos Rodríguez and Paradela; Gabriel Fernandez. Technical: Nicolás Larcamon.
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