Cruz Azul has arrived in Florida for the Campeones Cup final, but their preparation faces a logistical hurdle. The Sky Blue squad landed in Fort Lauderdale and will face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami this Wednesday, though they will not train at the match venue itself.
The team managed by Martín Anselmi will hold its only training session on American soil at Chase Stadium, located about 30 minutes from the airport. This means the players will have no prior familiarity with the pitch at Estadio Nu, the official venue for the clash. The team's arrival was delayed due to logistical issues, further complicating final preparations.
Domestic context
Cruz Azul enters this international fixture in strong form. The team sits fourth in Liga MX with 15 points from eight games, just two points behind leaders Guadalajara. They are on a four-game winning streak, including a thrilling 4-3 victory over Club America last weekend.
After the match in the United States, the immediate schedule takes Cruz Azul to face Monterrey on September 20. Their opponent currently sits 12th, so the Sky Blues will aim to maintain their positive momentum in both international and domestic competition. The full squad available for these challenges is listed on our squad page.
Further reading: Record MX
