Cruz Azul 2-1 Club América
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 Club América in the Concacaf Champions Cup (Round 1/4) on Wed, 9 Apr 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Angel Sepulveda 12', Angel Sepulveda 85'. Club América goals: Álvaro Fidalgo 57'. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Angel Sepulveda (9).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Club América 2-1
Cruz Azul narrowly beat Club América 2-1 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Wednesday 9 April in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Angel Sepulveda put Cruz Azul ahead on 12' (1-0), Álvaro Fidalgo levelled for Club América on 57' (1-1) and Angel Sepulveda restored Cruz Azul's lead on 85' (2-1).
Angel Sepulveda's 85' strike proved decisive.
Cruz Azul had 55% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (7-3 on target).
Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 27,923. Referee: Ismael Alexander Cornejo Meléndez.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Club América | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 346 (84%) | 285 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 4 |
| Corners | 11 | 4 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 7 | 5 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (5-3-2): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Andres Montano, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Angel Sepulveda, Mateusz Bogusz
Club América (4-3-3): Luis Malagon, Israel Reyes, Ramon Juarez, Sebastian Caceres, Cristian Borja, Kevin Álvarez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Erick Sánchez, Alex Zendejas, Diego Valdés, Brian Rodriguez
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
- 12' · Goal · Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 29' · Yellow card · Diego Valdés (Club América)
- 35' · Yellow card · Ramon Juarez (Club América)
- 36' · Yellow card · Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 46' · Substitution · Jonathan dos Santos for Ramon Juarez (Club América)
- 53' · Substitution · Jorge Sánchez for Andres Montano (Cruz Azul)
- 57' · Goal · Álvaro Fidalgo (Club América)
- 63' · Yellow card · Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
- 65' · Substitution · Gabriel Fernández for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 69' · Substitution · Néstor Araujo for Diego Valdés (Club América)
- 73' · Yellow card · Sebastian Caceres (Club América)
- 78' · Substitution · Amaury Morales for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 78' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Mateusz Bogusz (Cruz Azul)
- 82' · Substitution · Cristian Calderon for Cristian Borja (Club América)
- 85' · Goal · Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 86' · Yellow card · Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 87' · Substitution · Victor Davila for Kevin Álvarez (Club América)
- 87' · Substitution · Esteban Lozano for Erick Sánchez (Club América)
- 88' · Yellow card · Néstor Araujo (Club América)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 11, draws 15, Club América 17.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Cruz Azul won, 2-1 (Concacaf Champions Cup) on Wed, 9 Apr 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 03:30 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Concacaf Champions Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Club América?
In 43 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 11 wins, 15 draws, Club América 17 wins (goals 49-62).