Cruz Azul 4-3 Club América
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 4-3 Club América in the Liga MX (Round 8) on Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at Estadio Banorte, Ciudad de México. Cruz Azul goals: Érik Lira 19', José Paradela 35', Jesús Orozco 45', Gabriel Fernández 72'. Club América goals: Brian Rodríguez 52', Óscar Perea 90', Miguel Borja 90'. Expected goals: 2.14-2.30. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: José Paradela (9.3).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Club América 4-3
Cruz Azul edged Club América 4-3 at Estadio Banorte on Sunday 13 September in Liga MX.
Érik Lira put Cruz Azul ahead on 19' (1-0), José Paradela made it 2-0 on 35', Jesús Orozco made it 3-0 on 45', Brian Rodríguez pulled one back for Club América on 52' (3-1), Gabriel Fernández made it 4-1 on 72', Óscar Perea pulled one back for Club América on 90' (4-2) and Miguel Borja pulled one back for Club América on 90' (4-3).
Cruz Azul had 43% of the ball, shots were 16-28 (10-10 on target) and expected goals finished 2.14-2.30.
José Paradela (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 40,430. Referee: Luis Enrique Santander Aguirre.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Club América | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.14 | 2.30 |
| Total shots | 16 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 35 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 278 (78%) | 393 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total shots | 16 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 12 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (5-4-1): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Amaury García, Jesús Orozco, Jeremy Márquez, Omar Campos, José Paradela, Érik Lira, Agustín Palavecino, Carlos Rodríguez, Nicolás Ibánez
Club América (4-2-3-1): Rodolfo Cota, Dagoberto Espinoza, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Kevin Álvarez, Erick Sánchez, Alan Cervantes, Isaías Violante, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodríguez, Henry Martín
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Érik Lira (Cruz Azul)
- 29' · Substitution · Cristián Borja for Dagoberto Espinoza (Club América)
- 35' · Goal · José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 45' · Goal · Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Raphael Veiga (Club América)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Alan Cervantes (Club América)
- 46' · Substitution · Alex Zendejas for Isaías Violante (Club América)
- 46' · Substitution · Ícaro for Erick Sánchez (Club América)
- 52' · Goal · Brian Rodríguez (Club América)
- 57' · Substitution · Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi for Omar Campos (Cruz Azul)
- 57' · Substitution · Gabriel Fernández for Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 60' · Yellow card · Érik Lira (Cruz Azul)
- 63' · Yellow card · Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 69' · Substitution · Alan Mozo for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 70' · Substitution · Óscar Perea for Raphael Veiga (Club América)
- 72' · Goal · Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 78' · Substitution · Miguel Borja for Henry Martín (Club América)
- 78' · Substitution · Christian Ebere for Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
- 78' · Substitution · Gonzalo Piovi for Amaury García (Cruz Azul)
- 90' · Goal · Óscar Perea (Club América)
- 90' · Goal · Miguel Borja (Club América)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · José Paradela (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, 4-3 (Liga MX) on Sun, 13 Sept 2026.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Club América?
Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 03:15 UTC at Estadio Banorte, Ciudad de México, 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).