Cruz Azul vs. Club América Set for Liga MX Clausura 2025 Semifinal First Leg

Cruz Azul and Club América will reignite one of Liga MX’s fiercest rivalries in the first leg of the Clausura 2025 semifinals, as the two Mexico City powerhouses square off in what promises to be a high intensity showdown. The match will be broadcast in the United States, giving fans north of the border a front row seat to one of Latin America’s premier club clashes.

📍 Match Details

• Fixture: Cruz Azul vs. Club América
  
• Competition: Liga MX Clausura 2025 – Semifinal (First Leg)
  
• Date: TBD (This week)
  
• Venue: Estadio Azteca
  
• Broadcast (USA): Coverage available on TUDN, Univision, and ViX+ (check local listings)
  

This is not just a semifinal it’s a clásico with championship implications.

🔥 Rivalry Rekindled

Whenever Cruz Azul and América meet, sparks fly. With a spot in the Clausura final on the line, the intensity will only rise. América enters as the top seed, while Cruz Azul riding strong quarterfinal form will look to set the tone early.

• Recent form: Club América topped the regular season standings; Cruz Azul advanced after a gritty quarterfinal win
  
• Star players: Julián Quiñones, Álvaro Fidalgo (América); Uriel Antuna, Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)
  
• Previous meetings this season: 1–1 draw in regular season
  

Expect tactical discipline, fiery tackles, and a crowd split down the middle at the Azteca.

🧠 Key Storylines

• Can Cruz Azul handle the pressure of América’s high press?
  
• Will Club América’s midfield depth overwhelm late in the match?
  
• Will refereeing decisions once again become a central talking point in this rivalry?
  

And with both teams boasting attacking firepower, a 0–0 draw feels unlikely.

📰 Final Thoughts

Cruz Azul vs. Club América in a Liga MX semifinal is as big as it gets in Mexican football, and the first leg promises to set the tone for a dramatic two leg showdown. Whether you’re cheering from CDMX or watching in the U.S., this is must see fútbol.