Cruz Azul is set to host Atlante this Saturday in a match that marks the reunion of two historic clubs in Mexican football, 12 years after their last encounter. The last time they faced each other was in the Clausura 2014, when La Máquina secured a convincing 4-1 victory at the Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo. Currently, Cruz Azul is in great form, sitting in second place in Liga MX with 6 points, 2 wins and 0 losses in 2 games, with a goal difference of +2 (5 goals scored, 3 conceded). Their last result was a 2-1 win against Puebla on July 22, and they arrive with a streak of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, including a run of 3 consecutive victories. Their next fixture will be against Club Tijuana, the league leader, on August 17.
What happened in the last match between Cruz Azul and Atlante?
The last match between the two teams took place in the 6th round of the Clausura 2014, where Cruz Azul won convincingly with a 4-1 scoreline. Marco Fabián was the standout player of the day, scoring a brace, while Joao Rojas and Mauro Formica completed the rout. The only goal for Atlante was scored by Ángel Sepúlveda, who has also worn the Cruz Azul jersey.
Who were the stars of that match?
For Cruz Azul, key players included José de Jesús Corona, a standout goalkeeper; Julio César "Cata" Domínguez; Amaranto Perea, the defensive leader; and Marco Fabián, who was in one of his best moments. On the Atlante side, Ángel Sepúlveda, Roberto Gutiérrez, and Salustiano Candía stood out.
How do both teams arrive at this reunion?
Cruz Azul arrives as one of the protagonists of Mexican football, with an unbeaten streak and in great form. Meanwhile, Atlante will look to pull off a surprise in a new chapter of a rivalry that had not been renewed for more than a decade. The context is completely different from 12 years ago, and this match promises to be an exciting duel between two teams with important histories in Mexican football.
