In the 1st leg of the 2nd semi final of the ongoing Mexican League 2024-25, Cruz Azul and América will take on each other. The opening season (Apertura) 2024-25 winners, America have continued their good form in the ongoing closing season (Clausura) 2024-25. During the league stage, they played 17 games, won 10, drew four and lost three and finished second.
The 16-time winners won the Quarter Finals against Pachuca 2-0 on aggregate. Talking about Cruz Azul, the opening season semi finalists finished third in the closing season points table. They won nine, drew six, and lost two in 17 games. They managed to beat Leon 5-3 on aggregate in the Quarter Finals. Both teams will look to take a lead against each.
For those who are new to the tournament, 18 teams played each other in the single round-robin format in both opening and closing seasons. The opening season, also known as Apertura, is played between July to December every year. The top-six teams directly qualify for the Quarter Finals while the 7th to 10th teams compete against each for two remaining Quarter Final slots.
This is followed by the closing season, also known as Clausura. The same tournament format is followed during the season which is played between January to May every year. Depending on the teams’ standings, the tournament is also a pathway for the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Six teams directly qualify for the tournament while three teams qualify after competing in the Leagues Cup with Major League Soccer teams.
Cruz Azul vs América Semi Final 2: Teams Preview
América played 17 games, won 10, drew four and lost three during the league stage.
Cruz Azul played 17 games, won nine, drew six and lost two during the league stage.
Cruz Azul vs América Semi Final 2: Match Details
| Match | Cruz Azul vs América, Semi Final 2, 1st Leg |
| Venue | Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City, Mexico |
| Timings | 7:30 AM IST |
| Date | May 16 |
Cruz Azul vs América Semi Final 2: Head to Head (A-League)
| Matches Played | Cruz Azul Wins | América Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 14 | 25 | 19 |
Cruz Azul vs América Semi Final 2: Probable Playing XI
| Cruz Azul (CRU) Starting XI | Club América (AME) Starting XI |
|---|---|
| 1. Kevin Mier (GK) | 1. Luis Malagón (GK) |
| 2. Jesús Orozco | 2. Sebastián Cáceres |
| 3. Willer Ditta | 3. Israel Reyes |
| 4. Omar Campos | 4. Cristian Borja |
| 5. Gonzalo Piovi | 5. Ramón Juárez |
| 6. Ignacio Rivero | 6. Kevin Álvarez |
| 7. Carlos Rodríguez | 7. Álvaro Fidalgo |
| 8. Lorenzo Faravelli | 8. Brian Rodríguez |
| 9. Alexis Gutiérrez | 9. Erick Sánchez |
| 10. Ángel Sepúlveda | 10. Diego Valdés |
| 11. Gabriel Fernández | 11. Alejandro Zendejas |
Cruz Azul vs América Semi Final 2: Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM IST | 52% Humidity. Highest Temp – 31 Degrees | None |
Cruz Azul vs América Semi Final 2: Match Prediction
América is in great form and can easily beat Cruz Azul. Not to forget, America has a great record against Cruz Azul.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
América will win this game.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be 52% humid with no chance of rain predicted during the day.
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