Cruz Azul 1-0 Club América
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 1-0 Club América in the Liga MX (Round 1/2) on Fri, 16 May 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Ignacio Rivero 59'. Sent off: Ignacio Rivero (66'). Expected goals: 0.69-0.42. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (8.1).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Club América 1-0
Cruz Azul edged Club América 1-0 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Friday 16 May in Liga MX.
Ignacio Rivero put Cruz Azul ahead on 59' (1-0).
Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul) was sent off on 66'.
Cruz Azul had 44% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.69-0.42.
Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 34,951. Referee: Luis Enrique Santander Aguirre.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Club América | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.69 | 0.42 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 277 (79%) | 381 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 5 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-5-1-1): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sánchez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Mateusz Bogusz, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Gonzalo Piovi, Angel Sepulveda
Club América (4-4-2): Luis Malagon, Israel Reyes, Ramon Juarez, Sebastian Caceres, Cristian Borja, Kevin Álvarez, Erick Sánchez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Jonathan dos Santos, Victor Davila, Henry Martin
Key events
- 59' · Goal · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 66' · Red card · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 68' · Substitution · Alex Zendejas for Jonathan dos Santos (Club América)
- 68' · Substitution · Cristian Calderon for Cristian Borja (Club América)
- 71' · Substitution · Lorenzo Faravelli for Mateusz Bogusz (Cruz Azul)
- 78' · Substitution · Diego Valdés for Victor Davila (Club América)
- 78' · Substitution · Rodrigo Aguirre for Ramon Juarez (Club América)
- 85' · Substitution · Georgios Giakoumakis for Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 89' · Substitution · Javairo Dilrosun for Erick Sánchez (Club América)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Alex Zendejas (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, 1-0 (Liga MX) on Fri, 16 May 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Fri, 16 May 2025, 02:00 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Liga MX.
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).