FC Juárez Set to Host Mazatlán in Apertura 2025 Jornada 7
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua – FC Juárez’s Bravos welcome Mazatlán FC to the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez on Friday night for Jornada 7 of the Apertura 2025, with kickoff at 7:00 pm local time. Ahead of the match, Ángel Zaldívar spoke with the media on Thursday, previewing the clash.
“Mazatlán will be a difficult opponent; they’ve played strong matches against teams with real quality, so it won’t be easy. Anyone who thinks this is a walk-in game is mistaken. We have to come out with the same energy, or even more, because we’re at home and we want to win,” said Zaldívar, addressing the challenge posed by the visitors.
Mazatlán come into the week-level on goals after a 2-2 draw at home with Tigres last weekend. Juárez, meanwhile, arrive buoyed by a 2-1 comeback victory over Santos Laguna in the previous round. Zaldívar equalized and set the stage for Denzell García’s 90th-minute winner, an result the forward called a grateful moment for the supporters. “I think we owed our fans that win, and we’re very happy. It’s important to string together wins and stay near the top of the table, where we want to be,” he added, acknowledging the team’s growing belief and the club’s identity.
The Bravos are also aiming to extend a potential three-match winning streak, following back-to-back results against Chivas away and Santos at home last week.
Television and streaming details for the match: in Mexico, the game will be broadcast on TV Azteca in open television, with streaming options on Tubi and Caliente TV. In the United States, viewers can catch the action on Fox Deportes, Estrella TV, and NBC Universo. The central referee for the match is Luis Enrique Santander Aguirre.
Commentary and what to watch: Juárez will be looking to capitalize on the momentum from their late show of resolve against Santos and maintain home-field pressure to climb higher in the standings. Zaldívar’s leadership and the team’s renewed confidence could prove decisive as Mazatlán, known for challenging tougher opponents, travels north. Fans can expect an intense, balanced battle as both sides push for a strong start to the second stretch of the Apertura season.
Summary: Juárez seeks to extend their home form with a third straight win, using the energy from a dramatic last-minute victory to keep momentum against a disciplined Mazatlán side. With broadcast options available in both Mexico and the United States, supporters have multiple ways to follow the action.