Cruz Azul will turn its attention back to Liga MX after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Club Tijuana and being eliminated from the 2026 Leagues Cup.
The loss in Tijuana added another setback to a busy stretch for the Mexico City club. Tijuana took the lead through former Cruz Azul player Ignacio “Nacho” Rivero before Gilberto Mora doubled the advantage. Nicolas Ibanez pulled one back for Cruz Azul, but the visitors could not find an equalizer.
With their Leagues Cup campaign over, Cruz Azul’s focus now shifts entirely to the Liga MX Apertura 2026. The team will have several important domestic fixtures ahead, including a meeting with America and a Campeones Cup clash against Inter Miami.
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas
Cruz Azul’s next match is against Atlas in Jornada 5 of the Liga MX Apertura.
The match is scheduled for August 22 at Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City. The game is listed for 9 p.m. Mexico time, according to Sports Illustrated’s schedule.
After the defeat to Tijuana, Cruz Azul will be looking to respond quickly and collect points at home.
Necaxa vs. Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul will then travel to Aguascalientes to face Necaxa in Jornada 6.
The match is scheduled for August 28 at Estadio Victoria, with kickoff listed for 7 p.m. Mexico time.
The road fixture will provide another test as Cruz Azul attempts to remain among the leading teams in the Apertura standings.
Cruz Azul vs. Santos Laguna
The club returns home on September 6 to face Santos Laguna in Jornada 7.
The match will take place at Ciudad de los Deportes, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. Mexico time.
Cruz Azul will see the fixture as an opportunity to build momentum before one of the biggest games on its schedule.
Cruz Azul vs. America
One of the most anticipated matches of the upcoming stretch arrives on September 11, when Cruz Azul hosts America in another edition of the Clasico Joven.
The game will be played at Ciudad de los Deportes, with the listed kickoff time set for midnight Mexico time.
The rivalry match could have significant implications for both clubs as the Apertura season develops.
Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul’s fifth upcoming fixture takes the club outside Mexico.
On September 16, Cruz Azul will travel to Miami, Florida, to face Inter Miami in the Campeones Cup. The match is scheduled for Nu Stadium, although the kickoff time remains to be determined.
The meeting will renew a matchup that previously attracted major attention when Cruz Azul faced Inter Miami during Lionel Messi’s debut in the 2023 Leagues Cup.
Cruz Azul’s next five matches
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22 | Cruz Azul vs. Atlas | Liga MX |
| Aug. 28 | Necaxa vs. Cruz Azul | Liga MX |
| Sept. 6 | Cruz Azul vs. Santos Laguna | Liga MX |
| Sept. 11 | Cruz Azul vs. América | Liga MX |
| Sept. 16 | Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul | Campeones Cup |
After the disappointing loss to Tijuana, Cruz Azul now faces a crucial stretch. With the Leagues Cup campaign finished, the club can concentrate on its Liga MX ambitions before taking on Inter Miami in the Campeones Cup.
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