Cruz Azul and Atlas are set to battle today at 20:00 (Argentina time) in a crucial match for the second round of the Clausura at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium.
Team Formations
The visiting team, Atlas, comes into this match full of confidence after securing a victory in their previous match, while Cruz Azul is facing a morale dip following a defeat in their last outing.
Cruz Azul’s Recent Performance
Cruz Azul suffered a 1-2 loss against León in their last match, leaving them desperate for points.
Atlas’s Recent Performance
In contrast, Atlas clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Puebla, giving them a boost ahead of this encounter.
In the last five encounters between these two teams, the visitors managed to win once, while the other matches ended in draws. Their most recent clash occurred on July 20 during the Apertura 2025 tournament, resulting in a thrilling 3-3 tie.
Currently, Cruz Azul sits in fifteenth place in the standings with no points (1 loss), while Atlas is in fifth place with 3 points from their single win.
Referee Yonatan Peinado Aguirre will be overseeing the match.
Upcoming Matches for Cruz Azul
Matchday 3: vs Puebla – January 18 – 00:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 4: vs FC Juárez – January 31 – 00:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 5: vs Toluca FC – February 7 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 6: vs Tigres – February 15 – 22:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 7: vs Chivas – February 22 – 00:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Matches for Atlas
Matchday 3: vs Necaxa – January 17 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 4: vs Mazatlán – January 31 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 5: vs Pumas UNAM – February 7 – 22:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 6: vs Pachuca – February 14 – 22:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 7: vs Atl. de San Luis – February 21 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Kick-off Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:00
Colombia and Peru: 18:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (MDT) and Nicaragua: 17:00
Venezuela: 19:00