Cruz Azul lost 2-1 to Flamengo in the Derby of the Americas. The team from La Noria was getting close but Flamengo took the lead.

What happened in the match?

In the first minutes, neither team managed to have a clear dominance. Although Rodolfo Rotondi had a couple of arrivals that stayed close to the Brazilian team's goal.

How did Cruz Azul react?

After the goal, the team from La Noria recovered from the terrible defensive error and continued to insist on Rodolfo Rotondi's side.

What's next for Cruz Azul?

With this result, Flamengo earned the right to play in the Copa Challenger on December 13. Cruz Azul ended its football year and after a vacation, will start planning for the Clausura 2026. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League | 3rd | | Points | 33 | | Games played | 17 | | Recent form | WDWDW | | Last result | U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1-2 Cruz Azul (2026-05-25) | | Next match | vs Philadelphia Union (2026-08-07)