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Cruz Azul v Club América Liga MX Lineup

This game is in the Liga MX, kick off at 05:10 on Sunday 01 September 2024.

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Cruz Azul v Club América Liga MX

  • Cruz Azul is nicknamed "La Máquina" which translates to "the machine" in English, while Club América is known as "Las Águilas" which means "the eagles".
  • Cruz Azul was founded in 1927 as Club Deportivo Cruz Azul, while Club América was founded in 1916.
  • Both teams are based in Mexico City, with Cruz Azul playing at the Estadio Azteca and Club América at the Estadio Azul (formerly) and Estadio Azteca.
  • Cruz Azul has won the Liga MX title 9 times, with their most recent championship coming in the Apertura 2021 season. Club América is the most successful team in Liga MX history, having won the league title a record 13 times.
  • The two teams have a long-standing rivalry known as the "Clásico Joven" or "Young Classic", which has been played since 1964 and is considered one of the biggest rivalries in Mexican football.
  • Cruz Azul's colors are blue and white, while Club América's colors are yellow and blue. Both teams have a large and passionate fan base that support them throughout the year.