Match report
Club America 0–0 Cruz Azul: A Tactical Draw in CONCACAF Champions League
Club America
0–0
FT
Cruz Azul
Apr 2, 2025
Club America and Cruz Azul engaged in a tactical battle in the CONCACAF Champions League, with neither team able to break the deadlock. Despite numerous chances and intense pressure, the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Key moments included yellow cards for players from both sides and several substitutions as both teams sought to regain the upper hand.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Club America 0–0 Cruz Azul
- • Yellow cards: I. Rivero (12'), Willer Ditta (75'), R. Aguirre (86'), Jorge Sánchez (88')
- • Substitutions: L. Romero, Á. Sepúlveda, L. Faravelli, Á. Zendejas, D. Valdés, C. Rodríguez, M. Bogusz
Lineups
Club America
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Malagón (G)
- 3 I. Reyes (D)
- 29 R. Juárez (D)
- 4 S. Cáceres (D)
- 26 C. Borja (D)
- 5 K. Álvarez (M)
- 8 Álvaro Fidalgo (M)
- 28 É. Sánchez (M)
- 17 Á. Zendejas (F)
- 10 D. Valdés (F)
- 7 B. Rodríguez (F)
Substitutes
- 6 J. dos Santos
- 27 R. Aguirre
- 12 J. Estrada
- 18 C. Calderón
- 30 R. Cota
- 24 J. Dilrosun
- 32 M. Vázquez
- 37 A. Arredondo
- 35 E. Lozano
- 42 M. Ramírez
- 11 V. Dávila
- 13 A. Cervantes
Cruz Azul
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 K. Mier (G)
- 2 J. Sánchez (D)
- 6 É. Lira (D)
- 4 W. Ditta (D)
- 15 I. Rivero (D)
- 8 L. Faravelli (M)
- 33 G. Piovi (M)
- 18 L. Romero (M)
- 19 C. Rodríguez (M)
- 7 M. Bogusz (M)
- 9 Á. Sepúlveda (F)
Substitutes
- 14 A. Gutiérrez
- 21 G. Fernández
- 5 J. Orozco
- 10 A. Montaño
- 31 A. Morales
- 32 C. Jiménez
- 11 G. Giakoumakis
- 1 A. Gudiño
- 35 L. Gutiérrez
- 30 E. Ochoa
- 41 B. Gamboa
- 17 A. García
Timeline
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12' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardI. Rivero
Foul
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60' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Romero · On: A. Gutiérrez
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72' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2Off: Á. Sepúlveda · On: G. Fernández
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72' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Faravelli · On: J. Orozco
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75' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardWiller Ditta
Foul
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78' Club America subst · Substitution 1Off: Á. Zendejas · On: J. dos Santos
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85' Club America subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Valdés · On: R. Aguirre
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86' Club America Card · Yellow CardR. Aguirre
Foul
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87' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Rodríguez · On: A. Montaño
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87' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Bogusz · On: A. Morales
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88' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardJorge Sánchez
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Club America | Cruz Azul |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 347 | 410 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 290 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ I. Rivero's yellow card in the 12th minute for a foul disrupted Cruz Azul's initial momentum.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams in the second half, especially Cruz Azul, aimed to regain control and break the deadlock.