Edson Álvarez Prolongs The Cruz Azul Curse And Lifts América To 13th Liga MX Title
Álvarez scored a brace to lead América to a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul in the Apertura final.
the18.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Cruz Azul vs Club América:
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They faced off in the Liga MX playoffs in December 2024, with Club América advancing after a high-scoring semifinal that ended in a resounding 4-3 aggregate win for América. This match is part of the Apertura 2024 postseason, and it was one of the most dramatic series in recent Liga MX history. [source context visible in results from December 2024 coverage]
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In the 2024-2025 period, América and Cruz Azul had several league showdowns, including late-season results in 2025 where América edged Cruz Azul in tight Liga MX contests. These games contributed to ongoing competitive tension between the clubs.
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Historically, América has often held the edge in playoff meetings and domestic finals, with recent title runs reinforcing that pattern. The 2024 final run by América against Cruz Azul is a notable example, where América claimed the league title.
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headlines from today and summarize them, or dig into the most recent match results and upcoming schedule between Cruz Azul and Club América.