Cruz Azul and Club América Set to Clash in Epic 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal Showdown

Cruz Azul is set to face off against Club América, reigniting one of Mexican soccer’s fiercest rivalries, in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. These titans of Liga MX are meeting for the third time in less than a year in the knockout stages of a major competition. Club América bested Cruz Azul in the Liga MX Clausura 2024 final, clinching consecutive titles. Just six months later, América shattered Cruz Azul’s record-breaking Apertura 2024 season, ending their campaign in the semifinals before securing an unprecedented third straight Liga MX title. Presently, the race is tight in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 regular season, with América leading and Cruz Azul a close third, just two points behind and three matches to go. However, the Concacaf Champions Cup has emerged as a priority, as both squads opted for rotated lineups over the weekend in preparation for the decisive second leg.

The first leg held last week was a nail-biter, finishing 0-0 and setting the stage for an exhilarating second leg at Cruz Azul’s current venue, the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. This iconic rivalry between the two Mexico City giants has consistently produced some of the most memorable encounters in Mexican soccer in the 21st century. Fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of this legendary face-off as two of the most successful clubs in Concacaf Champions Cup history once again battle for supremacy. The stage is set for another unforgettable chapter in this storied rivalry.