Cruz Azul is at the center of several news stories this week, from its women's team's victory to América's preparations for the upcoming derby. An influencer was also removed from the Estadio Azteca after making derogatory comments about La Máquina's players, as reported by RÉCORD.
How did Cruz Azul Femenil beat Querétaro?
Cruz Azul's women's team returned to winning ways in the Liga BBVA Femenil with a 2-0 victory over Querétaro at the Estadio Corregidora. According to RÉCORD, the match was decided in the final minutes with goals from Ivonne Gutiérrez in the 82nd minute and Daniela Calderón in the 84th. This result ended a two-game winless streak for the sky-blue side.
The match was very tight during the first half, with few clear chances for either team. Substitutions from the bench, including the introduction of Ana Lucía Martínez and Alejandra Lomelí, gave Cruz Azul more offensive dynamism in the final stage. The win leaves the team with 9 points after six matchdays of the Apertura 2026, looking to close in on the playoff spots. Their next match is on Friday, September 11th against Pumas Femenil at the Estadio Centenario.
What did Guillermo Almada say about the derby against Cruz Azul?
Guillermo Almada, manager of Club América, confirmed he will recover key players for the next Liga MX match against Cruz Azul. The Uruguayan strategist made these statements to RÉCORD after América's defeat to León in the Leagues Cup third-place match. Almada said they will focus on the championship and aim all their firepower at next Saturday's clash.
"We will surely recover players we couldn't have today, who will give us a wider range of availability," the coach stated in a press conference. The players he referred to would be Luis Ángel Malagón, Alejandro Zendejas, and Miguel Borja, who had activity with the U21s and could make their debut under his command. Almada also expressed his dissatisfaction with his team's performance in the last match, calling it the worst since his arrival. The derby will be a key match in the table, as Cruz Azul is sixth with 12 points and América is the leader, four points ahead.
Why was an influencer expelled from the Estadio Azteca?
Santiago Domínguez, a member of the "Pláticas del Mal" podcast, was removed from his seat at the Estadio Azteca during Cruz Azul's match against Santos Laguna. Reports from RÉCORD indicate this action took place after the influencer made comments insulting and devaluing Cruz Azul Femenil players following a loss to América. Domínguez was wearing a red Cruz Azul jersey when he was captured being escorted out of the venue.
The influencer and his podcast colleagues had previously apologized for the comments in a public statement. "The comments made during our program about the Cruz Azul Femenil players were inappropriate and crossed a line we should not have crossed," the text reads. Despite the apologies, the damage was considered irreversible and the program lost its main sponsor. Domínguez had previously been at the match between Atlas and Cruz Azul in the same stadium.
What is Cruz Azul's current context in Liga MX?
La Máquina Cementera comes into this news week after beating Santos Laguna 1-0 on September 6th, securing its second consecutive win. In the general table, they occupy sixth place with 12 points, from 4 wins and 3 losses in seven matchdays. The team has scored 12 goals and conceded 11, maintaining a positive goal difference of one.
Their next commitment is high-voltage: they will host leaders Club América on Saturday, September 13th at home. This duel will be an important test for the team looking to close the four-point gap from the top. On the injuries front, forward Amaury Morales remains sidelined. Fans can check the league standings and the full schedule to follow the team's evolution in the Apertura 2026.
