Monterrey and Cruz Azul are two of the most successful teams in Liga MX history, with Monterrey winning 4 league titles and Cruz Azul winning 8 league titles.
Monterrey's home stadium is the Estadio BBVA Bancomer, which has a capacity of over 51,000 spectators, while Cruz Azul's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca, which has a capacity of over 87,000 spectators.
Monterrey is known for their strong youth academy system, producing top talent such as Hirving Lozano, while Cruz Azul is known for their consistency in reaching the playoffs in recent years.
Monterrey and Cruz Azul have faced off in several memorable Liga MX matches, with both teams having a strong rivalry due to their history of success in the league.
Monterrey and Cruz Azul have both had success in international competitions, with Monterrey winning the CONCACAF Champions League multiple times and Cruz Azul making deep runs in the Copa Libertadores.