Cruz Azul secured a 3-1 victory over Necaxa last Friday, August 29th, a result that comes at a pivotal point in their season. The sky-blue side, the current Liga MX champion, sits tenth in the standings with 9 points from six Apertura 2026 games, according to verified data as of August 30th.
Goals at the Azteca came from Jeremy Márquez, Nicolás Ibáñez, and Willer Ditta, with Miguel Emilio scoring a consolation for the Rays. This win breaks a streak of four consecutive league defeats, reflected in a recent form of 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. The original report from SI.com now outlines the demanding schedule awaiting Joel Huiqui's squad.
What fixtures await Cruz Azul in September?
The September agenda is intense and kicks off on the 7th against Santos Laguna. This matchday seven fixture will be played at the Ciudad de los Deportes at 20:00 Mexico time. Santos, currently in 17th place, was described in the report as one of the weakest teams in Mexican football in recent years. "It could be a gift, but you can't be overconfident," the source warned.
Just four days later, on September 11th, comes the major showdown: the Clásico Joven against América. The match, corresponding to matchday eight, will be played at the same venue at 12:00 noon. This clash is shaping up to be defining for both clubs, with the Eagles leading the table and Cruz Azul four points behind. "It's expected to be very close at the home of the sky-blues," the outlet noted.
What is the trip to Miami for the Campeones Cup?
Attention then shifts to the United States. On September 16th, Cruz Azul will face Inter Miami at Nu Stadium for the Campeones Cup, with the kick-off time still to be defined. This matchup revives the first-ever meeting between the two sides, which was none other than Lionel Messi's debut match for Inter Miami in the 2023 Leagues Cup. Three years later, the duel promises to be just as intriguing with Messi and other MLS stars involved.
What challenges await back in Liga MX?
After the trip, the team must quickly refocus on domestic competition. On September 19th, they will visit Monterrey at the BBVA Stadium for matchday nine (19:00 local time). The last time they met in Liga MX was on matchday eight of the Clausura 2026, with a 2-0 victory for La Máquina. To close out the month, on September 26th they will host Toluca at the Banorte (Azteca) Stadium at 21:00 hours, in a matchday ten fixture.
What is Cruz Azul's form heading into this run?
Huiqui's team enters this stretch with an even balance of 11 goals scored and 11 conceded. The win over Necaxa is a needed boost, but consistency will be key. The squad must manage efforts between the league and a prestigious international commitment like the Campeones Cup. Fans can follow the team's progress and check the details of the squad on our site. The upcoming matches, available on our fixtures page, will test the champion's depth and ambition in both competitions.
