One of the Mexican teams that has their qualification in their own hands is Club Santos Laguna, who will seek victory this Saturday in matchday 7 of the Leagues Cup when they visit Orlando City.
The "Guerreros" don't want to miss out on the tournament and need a win not only to secure their spot in the next round but also to do it as group leaders.
On the other hand, in the same situation, is the team from Florida, who currently have two points. However, a victory or a draw with a win in a penalty shootout would grant them access to the next round of the Leagues Cup.
South 2 Group: Which teams are in it?
Besides Club Santos Laguna and Orlando City, the draw for the Leagues Cup 2023 included another Major League Soccer franchise, Houston Dynamo FC, in South 2 Group.
Luchi Gonzalez's team started the international competition with a defeat against Portland Timbers.
Start time and how to watch Club Santos Laguna vs. Orlando City?
The match between these teams will take place on Saturday, July 29th, at Exploria Stadium, starting at 17:30 hrs. MX (Mexican Time) and 19:30 hrs. ET (Eastern Time). The game will be broadcast on Apple TV+ in the United States and Mexico.
Possible lineups:
Club Santos Laguna: Lajud, Dória, Torre,s Campos, López, Aquino, Rodríguez, López, Vergara, Brunetta, and Preciado.
Orlando City: Gallese, Jansson, Carlos, Smith, Santos, Cartagena, Araujo, Angulo, Torres, Ojeda, and McGuire.
