Cruz Azul, the team seeking to repeat the feat and win the championship in the Apertura 2026 tournament of Liga MX, is currently in third place with 33 points, 9 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses in 17 games, with a recent form of WDWDW.

What's new with the team?

The Cruz Azul team has not announced any signings within the squad, simply ratifying Joel Huiqui as coach, while adding Facundo Oreja and Juan José Martínez as technical assistants.

The signings

So far, there are no official signings, but it is rumored that they have acquired Juan José Calero, a striker who arrives from Venados de Yucatán.

Who has left

Similarly, no footballer has left the team, but it is a fact that some departures are expected during the summer transfer market. They have only said goodbye to Mauro Zaleta, however, this player was on loan to Mazatlán during the last semester and now they are lending him to the Rayos del Necaxa again.

Many rumors

One of the main rumors that are maintained for the Cementeros team is the possibility of adding the Argentine midfielder Juan Brunetta. He seems to have offered himself to join the Machine and leave the ranks of Tigres UANL; however, so far nothing has been finalized and they have not advanced on the matter. With 31 goals scored and 18 conceded, Cruz Azul has a goal difference of +13, and is 3 points behind leaders U.N.A.M. - Pumas. Their next match will be against Philadelphia Union on August 7, 2026