In the third round of Liga MX, Cruz Azul will host León today, kicking off at 22:00 (Argentina time) at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
Team Form: Cruz Azul and León
The visiting side, León, enters the match with confidence after their recent win and aims to continue their successful streak by claiming all three points. Meanwhile, the home team Cruz Azul is coming off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Atlas and is eager to earn a win on their home turf.
Previous Matches: Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul’s last encounter ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, showcasing their offensive capabilities but highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Previous Matches: León
León recently triumphed over Chivas with a narrow 1-0 victory, putting them in a strong position heading into this match.
Historically, the last five encounters have favored Cruz Azul, who won all previous meetings. The most recent face-off in this competition took place on May 11, during the quarterfinals of the Clausura 2025 where Cruz Azul emerged victorious with a score of 2-1.
As it stands, Cruz Azul is currently positioned 15th in the table with 2 points (2 draws), while León sits in 11th place with 3 points (1 win, 1 loss).
The match will be officiated by referee Daniel Quintero Huitrón.
Upcoming Fixtures for Cruz Azul
Matchday 4: vs Atl. de San Luis: August 12 – 00:05 (Argentina time)
Matchday 5: vs Santos Laguna: August 17 – 00:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 6: vs Toluca FC: August 24 – 00:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 7: vs Chivas: August 30 – 22:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 8: vs Pachuca: September 13 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for León
Matchday 4: vs CF Monterrey: August 11 – 22:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 5: vs Necaxa: August 16 – 00:05 (Argentina time)
Matchday 6: vs Pachuca: August 23 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 7: vs Querétaro: August 30 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 8: vs Tigres: September 13 – 22:00 (Argentina time)
Match Timing Across Different Countries
Argentina: 22:00
Colombia and Peru: 20:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 19:00
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 21:00