This game is in the Liga MX, kick off at 04:35 on Sunday 15 September 2024.
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Club León v Cruz Azul Liga MX
Club León was founded in 1943 and Cruz Azul was founded in 1927, making Club León the younger club of the two.
Cruz Azul holds the record for the most Liga MX championships won by a team, with 8 titles to their name. Club León has won 8 titles as well, tying them with Cruz Azul for the most championships.
Club León's home stadium is the Estadio León, located in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Cruz Azul's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca, located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Cruz Azul has a fierce rivalry with Club América, known as the Clásico Joven. Club León's main rival is Club Atlas, with matches between the two clubs known as the Clásico del Bajío.
Club León has a dedicated fan base known as "La Fiera" (The Beast), while Cruz Azul's fans are known as "La Máquina" (The Machine).
Both Club León and Cruz Azul have had successful runs in international competitions, with Club León reaching the final of the CONCACAF Champions League in 2021 and Cruz Azul winning the tournament in 2014.