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Cruz AzulPumas Moved to Puebla’s Estadio Cuauhtémoc for Nov. 8

A lease clause at UNAM’s stadium bars Cruz Azul from being the home team against Pumas.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a signed agreement with Estadio Cuauhtémoc authorities, though Cruz Azul has not issued an official announcement.
  • The Jornada 17 kickoff remains Saturday, November 8 at 21:05 local time, with Cruz Azul listed as the administrative host.
  • It will be the fourth occasion Cruz Azul acts as home at the Cuauhtémoc, repeating a setup used in the previous tournament against Pumas.
  • The schedule gives Cruz Azul consecutive matches in Puebla, with the club planning to return to Mexico City between the Oct. 31 and Nov. 8 fixtures.
  • A club video showing coach Nicolás Larcamón making dismissive remarks about Pumas has drawn anger from auriazul supporters, heightening tensions before the game.