Cruz Azul's board of directors has decided to sack Israel Del Real as head coach after 9 games in charge. The decision was made after a thorough analysis following the team's 10-0 loss to Club América Femenil on Saturday. The club's social media channels confirmed the departure of the coach, thanking him for his work and dedication during his tenure. ## What happened? Del Real's tenure as head coach was short-lived, lasting only 9 official games within the team's bench, split between 7 matches in the Clausura 2026 tournament and 2 in the Apertura 2026 tournament. ## Why it matters for Cruz Azul? The sacking of Del Real is a significant blow to the team, which is looking to regain the momentum it showed in recent tournaments. The institution aims to return to the final phase to emulate the campaigns where they established historic point records, won consecutive league titles and reached the semifinals in the Liga MX Femenil. ## What comes next? With the vacancy in the dugout, the club's leadership announced the person in charge of the institutional replacement. Guadalupe Worbis was appointed to take over the team's management on an interim basis, assuming responsibility for directing training sessions and facing upcoming tournament commitments. The board of directors emphasized that the project will be maintained under permanent evaluation to make the necessary operational and tactical adjustments. The main objective set by the institution is to correct the team's football direction and initiate an immediate restructuring to regain a spot in the top table positions.