Overview
- Cruz Azul fell 2-1 to León in Jornada 1 of the Clausura 2026, increasing pressure on new coach Nicolás Larcamón.
- Former manager Vicente Sánchez posted on Instagram, "El vender humo no está mal, el problema es de quien compra el humo."
- Supporters widely interpreted the phrase as an indirect critique of the club's current project, although Sánchez named neither Cruz Azul nor Larcamón.
- Sánchez left after leading the team to the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, a recent success that shapes current comparisons.
- New signing Agustín Palavecino scored his first goal for Cruz Azul in the defeat, providing a notable bright spot.