Football› Liga MX› Round 8› Cruz Azul vs América

Cruz Azul vs América — result, stats & head-to-head, 13 Sep 2026

Cruz Azul vs AméricaLiga MX · Round 8 · Mexico City Stadium4–3
Matches
Cruz Azul 4–3 Full time América

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Cruz Azul1 out
Mateo LevyInjurysince 3 Sep · 1 match missed

Starting XI

Timeline

  1. 19'
    Érik Lira · 1–0assist: José Paradela
  2. 35'
    José Paradela · 2–0assist: Carlos Rodríguez
  3. 40'
    Agustín PalavecinoVAR check
  4. 43'
    Nicolás Ibáñezpenalty missed
  5. 45'
    Jesús Orozco Chiquete · 3–0assist: José Paradela
  6. 52'
    Brian Rodríguez · 3–1Free Kick
  7. 72'
    Gabriel Fernández · 4–1assist: Érik Lira
  8. 90'
    Miguel Borja · 4–3assist: Kevin Álvarez
  9. 90'
    Óscar Perea · 4–2assist: Kevin Álvarez
Show all 26 events (+17 subs & bookings)
  1. 19'
    Érik Lira · 1–0assist: José Paradela
  2. 29'
    Dagoberto Espinoza ↑ Cristián Borja ↓substitution
  3. 35'
    José Paradela · 2–0assist: Carlos Rodríguez
  4. 40'
    Agustín PalavecinoVAR check
  5. 43'
    Nicolás Ibáñezpenalty missed
  6. 45'
    Jesús Orozco Chiquete · 3–0assist: José Paradela
  7. 45+6'
    Raphael Veigayellow card
  8. 45+6'
    Alan Cervantesyellow card
  9. 45+6'
    Nicolás Ibáñezyellow card
  10. 45+6'
    Jesús Orozco Chiqueteyellow card
  11. 46'
    Érick Sánchez ↑ Ícaro ↓substitution
  12. 46'
    Isaías Violante ↑ Álex Zendejas  ↓substitution
  13. 52'
    Brian Rodríguez · 3–1Free Kick
  14. 57'
    Nicolás Ibáñez ↑ Gabriel Fernández ↓substitution
  15. 57'
    Omar Campos ↑ Carlos Rotondi ↓substitution
  16. 60'
    Érik Lirayellow card
  17. 63'
    Jeremy Márquezyellow card
  18. 69'
    Jeremy Márquez ↑ Alan Mozo Rodríguez ↓substitution
  19. 70'
    Raphael Veiga ↑ Óscar Perea ↓substitution
  20. 72'
    Gabriel Fernández · 4–1assist: Érik Lira
  21. 78'
    Henry Martin  ↑ Miguel Borja ↓substitution
  22. 78'
    Agustín Palavecino ↑ Osinachi Ebere ↓substitution
  23. 78'
    Amaury García ↑ Gonzalo Piovi ↓substitution
  24. 90'
    Miguel Borja · 4–3assist: Kevin Álvarez
  25. 90'
    Óscar Perea · 4–2assist: Kevin Álvarez
  26. 90+3'
    José Paradelayellow card

Cruz Azul left · América right

Periods

Cruz Azul
1st half3
2nd half1
Extra time0
América
1st half0
2nd half3
Extra time0

Match statistics

16Shots28
10Shots on target10
6Corners9
10Fouls9
17Tackles17
5Yellow cards2

Match information

Liga MXCompetition
8Round
Sun 13 Sep · 03:15 UTCKickoff
Mexico City StadiumVenue
87,523Capacity
Luis Enrique Santander AguirreReferee
16°C · light rainWeather

Possession

Possession
43% · 57%
Duels won
46% · 54%
Pass accuracy
78% · 86%

Breakdown

Shooting
9Shots inside box12
7Shots outside box16
1Shots blocked7
0Hit woodwork2
3Big chances created2
1Big chances missed1
Passing
358Passes458
12Crosses28
3Accurate crosses10
58Long passes60
26Accurate long passes38
Defence
10Interceptions10
7Keeper saves6
Duels & dribbles
42Duels won50
16Dribble attempts22
6Successful dribbles11

Goalscorers

Henry Martin  3América
Jeremy Márquez 3Cruz Azul
Nicolás Ibáñez 3Cruz Azul
José Paradela 2Cruz Azul

Bench

Cruz Azul · bench

1PortilloGK
2Rodríguez6.0↑ 69'
10MontañoMF
11Ebere6.4↑ 78'
12CastroDF
18BezzanaFW
21Leites7.9↑ 57'
29Rotondi6.5↑ 57'
33Piovi6.1↑ 78'
55RománMF

América · bench

1VelázquezGK
2ContrerasDF
6CerrilloMF
10Saavedra7.4↑ 46'
20TorresMF
22Perea Abonce7.5↑ 70'
26González6.2↑ 29'
93Hernández7.3↑ 78'
189CárdenasFW
217da Conceição6.7↑ 46'

Managers

J
Joel Huiqui Andrade
Cruz Azul · Manager
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Previous meetings

In 8 recorded meetings, Cruz Azul have won 3 and América 2 — 3 ended level.

2026 · Liga MXAmérica vs Cruz Azul 1–1 2025 · Liga MXCruz Azul vs América 2–1 2025 · Liga MXAmérica vs Cruz Azul 2–1 2025 · Liga MXCruz Azul vs América 1–0 2025 · Liga MXAmérica vs Cruz Azul 0–0 2024 · Liga MXCruz Azul vs América 3–4 2024 · Liga MXAmérica vs Cruz Azul 0–0 2024 · Liga MXCruz Azul vs América 4–1 All 8 meetings →

Recent form

Cruz Azul LLLWW
América DWWWW

Liga MX

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1América106312211+1121
2Toluca116232515+1020
3Querétaro10622158+720
4Guadalajara115421811+719
5León115331512+318
6Atlas115331718-118
7Cruz Azul115242221+117
8Tijuana104331514+115
9Puebla114341213-115
10Monterrey104241715+214
11Pachuca113441814+413
12Pumas UNAM113441719-213
13Tigres UANL113441315-213
14Santos Laguna114161216-413
15Atlético San Luis113351520-512
16Atlante112541217-511
17Necaxa112361523-89
18Juárez11119826-184

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
7
Cruz Azul
LLLWW
 6.89 17
1
América
DWWWW
 6.94 21
Market

No market on record.

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Around this match
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Monterrey – Cruz AzulCruz Azul
América – PueblaAmérica
América – GuadalajaraAmérica
Form
Cruz AzulLLLWW
AméricaDWWWW
Match stats
43Possession57
16Shots28
10On target10
6Corners9
5Yellow cards2