What happened?
Cruz Azul will attempt to win in the 90 minutes for the first time since the tournament adopted its current format in 2023, a debt that now falls on Joel Huiqui. The blue team has not managed to win a single match in regular time since the competition brings together the clubs of the Liga MX and the MLS.
Why it matters for Cruz Azul?
The blue team needs to start with the right foot to stay in the fight for a ticket to the next round and will begin today against Philadelphia. The Leagues Cup represents a pending assignment for the institution, especially because in recent tournaments it has been the protagonist in Mexico.
What comes next?
Cruz Azul needs to win to break the streak of defeats in the 90 minutes. The blue team's coach, Joel Huiqui, seeks to change the history and lead the team to a victory in the competition.
Cruz Azul is in 6th position in the Liga MX with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in 3 games. The team has scored 7 goals and received 6 in the season. They are 1 point behind the leaders, Club América. In their last game, Cruz Azul lost 2-3 to Atlante FC on August 2, 2026. Their recent streak is 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 games. Their next game is against Club Tijuana on August 17, 2026, in which they will seek to maintain their winning streak.
The blue team's coach, Joel Huiqui, seeks to lead the team to a victory in the Leagues Cup. The team needs to win to break the streak of defeats in the 90 minutes. The competition is intense, but the blue team is ready to give its best.
