Cruz Azul seeks to break the tie in finals with Toluca in the 2026 Campeón de Campeones. The final will be played at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 PM, Central Mexico time.
What has happened in the past?
The first final between the two teams was in the 2008 Apertura of the Liga BBVA MX. Toluca won the first leg 2-0 at the Estadio Azul with goals from Sergio Ponce and Paulo da Silva, taking a significant advantage for the return leg. At the Nemesio Diez Stadium, Cruz Azul reacted with goals from Alejandro Vela and Edgar Lugo to equalize the series. The match was marked by the action in which César Villaluz suffered a strong entry inside the area, without being penalized by the referee Paul Delgadillo. Toluca won 7-6 in the penalty shootout to conquer the championship.
Cruz Azul took revenge in the Concacaf
The second final arrived in the 2013-2014 Concacaf Champions League. The first leg ended 0-0 at the Estadio Azul, so everything was defined in the return match played at the Nemesio Diez Stadium. Mariano Pavone gave Cruz Azul the lead and Edgar Benítez equalized for Toluca. The 1-1 benefited the celestial team by the criterion of the away goal, allowing them to conquer the continental title and secure their qualification for the Club World Cup.
Campeón de Campeones 2026, the third chapter
The confrontation for the 2026 Campeón de Campeones will be the third official final between Toluca and Cruz Azul. Toluca arrives as champion of the 2025 Apertura and defender of the Campeón de Campeones, while Cruz Azul won the 2026 Clausura. With a final won by each side, the new duel will serve to break the tie in the title count between two of the most successful clubs in Mexican football.
Cruz Azul is currently in first place in the Liga MX, with 6 points and a 4-game winning streak. Their next match will be against Atlante FC at home on August 2.
What comes next?
The 2026 Campeón de Campeones final will be an exciting duel between two of the most successful clubs in Mexican football. Cruz Azul will seek to break the tie in finals with Toluca, while Toluca will aim to increase its title count. The match will be played at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 PM, Central Mexico time.
