Cruz Azul vs Club America

Liga MX · Apertura 8

Cruz Azul

4-3

Club America

Liga MX · Mexico · Apertura 8

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Match debrief

Match summary

Half time3-0

Full time4-3

Cruz Azul beat Club America 4-3. Cruz Azul led 3-0 at half time.

Match timeline

Cruz Azul

Club America

0′45′90′

How the goals came

1-0E. Lira19′
2-0J. Paradela35′
3-0J. Orozco45′
3-1B. Rodriguez52′
4-1G. Fernandez72′
4-2O. Perea90′
4-3Miguel Borja90′

E. Lira opened the scoring for Cruz Azul, set up by J. Paradela (19′). J. Paradela made it 2-0 for Cruz Azul, set up by C. Rodriguez (35′). J. Orozco made it 3-0 for Cruz Azul, set up by J. Paradela (45′). B. Rodriguez pulled one back for Club America (52′). G. Fernandez made it 4-1 for Cruz Azul, set up by E. Lira (72′). O. Perea pulled one back for Club America, set up by K. Alvarez (90′). Miguel Borja pulled one back for Club America (90′).

Cards and VAR

VAR confirmed a penalty for Cruz Azul (40′). Nicolás Ibáñez missed a penalty for Cruz Azul (43′). Yellow cards: Cruz Azul 5, Club America 2.

In numbers

Cruz AzulClub America

43%Possession57%

16Shots28

10Shots on target10

6Corners9

2.17Expected goals (xG)2.01

Club America had 57% of the ball. Shots: Cruz Azul 16 (10 on target), Club America 28 (10). Expected goals (xG): Cruz Azul 2.17, Club America 2.01. Top rated: José Paradela (Cruz Azul), 10.0.

Match facts

Competition: Liga MX · Mexico · Apertura 8
Kickoff: Sun, Sep 13, 03:15 UTC
Stadium: Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
Referee: Luis Santander, Mexico
Goals: Cruz Azul: E. Lira 19′, J. Paradela 35′, J. Orozco 45′, G. Fernandez 72′
Club America: B. Rodriguez 52′, O. Perea 90′, Miguel Borja 90′

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Questions and answers

Who won Cruz Azul vs Club America?

Cruz Azul beat Club America 4-3. E. Lira opened the scoring for Cruz Azul in the 19th minute. G. Fernandez scored the winner in the 72nd minute.

Who scored in Cruz Azul vs Club America?

Cruz Azul: E. Lira 19′, J. Paradela 35′, J. Orozco 45′, G. Fernandez 72′. Club America: B. Rodriguez 52′, O. Perea 90′, Miguel Borja 90′.

What were the key stats of Cruz Azul vs Club America?

Club America had 57% of the ball. Shots: Cruz Azul 16 (10 on target), Club America 28 (10). Expected goals (xG): Cruz Azul 2.17, Club America 2.01. Corners: Cruz Azul 6, Club America 9.

Who was the best player in Cruz Azul vs Club America?

Top rated: José Paradela (Cruz Azul), 10.0. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Cruz Azul vs Club America?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Cruz Azul vs Club America played?

Cruz Azul vs Club America was played on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 03:15 UTC. Stadium: Estadio Banorte, Mexico City. Competition: Liga MX, Apertura 8.

Who started for Cruz Azul and Club America?

Cruz Azul (5-4-1, coach Joel Huiqui): K. Mier, J. Marquez, W. Ditta, A. Garcia, J. Orozco, O. Campos, J. Paradela, E. Lira, A. Palavecino, C. Rodriguez, N. Ibanez. Club America (4-2-3-1, coach Guillermo Almada Alves Jorge): R. Cota, D. Espinoza, I. Reyes, R. Juarez, K. Alvarez, E. Sanchez, A. Cervantes, I. Violante, Raphael Veiga, B. Rodriguez, H. Martin.

Who refereed Cruz Azul vs Club America?

Luis Santander, Mexico was the referee.