Cruz Azul showed no mercy. La Máquina Celeste crushed Comunicaciones 4-0 in a friendly match played this week, confirming the overwhelming form the team is enjoying as the regular season winds down.
What happened in the match?
The Cement Machine jumped onto the pitch with overwhelming intensity from the first minute. The goals came early and often, completely dismantling the Guatemalan defense. It was an exhibition of offensive power that made clear why Cruz Azul is one of the most feared teams in Mexican soccer.
How is Cruz Azul doing in Liga MX?
With this result, although a friendly, the squad's confidence gets a boost. In the domestic league, Cruz Azul sits 3rd in the overall standings with 33 points from 9 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in 17 matchdays. Their recent form is solid: WDWDW. They have scored 31 goals and conceded only 18, with a +13 goal difference.
How far are they from the top?
The title race is white-hot. Cruz Azul is just 3 points behind the leaders, U.N.A.M. - Pumas. Every point counts in this final stretch, and La Máquina needs to maintain this level to close the gap and dream of the championship.
What's next for La Máquina Celeste?
Cruz Azul's next fixture is on August 9, 2026, when they host New York City FC at home. It will be an important test against an MLS rival and a chance to keep fine-tuning the machine ahead of the playoffs.
