In this week 10 match on the 21st of August, América will play host to Cruz Azul in a meeting of these two mismatched Liga MX teams in the anticipated Mexico City derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, a perfect day for football. América is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Pumas UNAM. Diego Valdés scored the first goal for América in the 38th minute, then Jonathan Rodriguez added another in the 57th minute on a feed from Martin Mex In the end, Pumas UNAM was frustrated by América’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. América ended the match with the shutout victory. América is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while cruz Azul sits at 16th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-3 loss against Toluca. Ramiro Funes Mori struck first for Cruz Azul in the 18th minute on a feed from Carlos Rotondi, then in the 30th minute, Leonardo Fernández sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Jean Meneses But luckily in the 95th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a penalty goal by Camilo Sanvezzo. Cruz Azul looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Cruz Azul won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Cruz Azul’s most prolific scorer has been Santiago Giménez. The attacker has netted two goals over the last five matches. América is glad to have Martin Mex in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored four goals.