Overview

• Cruz Azul overturned an early Brian Rodríguez goal with strikes from Gabriel ‘Toro’ Fernández and substitute captain Ignacio Rivero, who netted the 67th‑minute winner at Ciudad Universitaria.
• The victory moved La Máquina to 28 points in second place, dropping América to third on 27 in the Apertura 2025 standings.
• Cruz Azul extended its run at CU to 23 matches without defeat, surpassing Pumas’ long‑standing 22‑game mark built in 1979–1980 and achieved across three different managers.
• Coach Nicolás Larcamón confirmed he omitted Willer Ditta and Kevin Mier for returning late from international duty, calling it a difficult but necessary disciplinary decision.
• América coach André Jardine cited a difficult week for fitness and selection as Víctor Dávila exited injured and Alejandro Zendejas briefly returned before leaving again, drawing public criticism from commentator Raoul ‘Pollo’ Ortiz; both teams now face a midweek‑weekend slate.