Cruz Azul 2-1 Club América
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 Club América in the Liga MX (Round 13) on Sun, 19 Oct 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Gabriel Fernández 33', Ignacio Rivero 67'. Club América goals: Brian Rodriguez 31'. Expected goals: 1.49-0.73. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Jose Paradela (7.9).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Club América 2-1
Cruz Azul came from behind to beat Club América 2-1 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Sunday 19 October in Liga MX.
Brian Rodriguez put Club América ahead on 31' (0-1), Gabriel Fernández levelled for Cruz Azul on 33' (1-1) and Ignacio Rivero restored Cruz Azul's lead on 67' (2-1).
Cruz Azul had 53% of the ball, shots were 16-5 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-0.73.
Jose Paradela (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 40,237.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Club América | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 0.73 |
| Total shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 6 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 381 (84%) | 319 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 2 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (5-4-1): Andres Gudino, Jorge Rodarte, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sánchez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Luka Romero, Gabriel Fernández
Club América (4-3-3): Luis Malagon, Kevin Álvarez, Sebastian Caceres, Ramon Juarez, Cristian Borja, Erick Sánchez, Israel Reyes, Alexis Gutiérrez, Victor Davila, Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodriguez
Key events
- 28' · Substitution · Alex Zendejas for Victor Davila (Club América)
- 31' · Goal · Brian Rodriguez (Club América)
- 33' · Goal · Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 40' · Yellow card · Jorge Rodarte (Cruz Azul)
- 46' · Substitution · Willer Ditta for Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul)
- 46' · Substitution · Álvaro Fidalgo for Alex Zendejas (Club América)
- 51' · Yellow card · Sebastian Caceres (Club América)
- 63' · Substitution · Ignacio Rivero for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 63' · Substitution · Allan Saint-Maximin for Brian Rodriguez (Club América)
- 63' · Substitution · Jeremy Márquez for Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 67' · Goal · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 76' · Yellow card · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 79' · Substitution · Patricio Salas for Erick Sánchez (Club América)
- 79' · Substitution · Alan Cervantes for Ramon Juarez (Club América)
- 83' · Substitution · Angel Sepulveda for Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 83' · Substitution · Amaury Garcia for Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
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 (Liga MX) on Sun, 19 Oct 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Sun, 19 Oct 2025, 03:15 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).