In a year under Martin Anselmi, Cruz Azul were finalists in the Clausura 2024, historic leaders in the Apertura and defeated 16 of the other 17 clubs in the first division. But there’s one thing he’s never done, (except for what everyone knows) and that’s hit Atlas.
So, a win against the Red and Black is a great way to start the year. A way to convince yourself that you can reach new heights.
As well as being the only team to oppose Anselmi, the red and black surprisingly have a head-to-head clash against Cruz Azul. Yes, the team that ended 2024 conceding their thousandth defeat, the fourth-worst, has more wins than The Machine in their last 10 head-to-head duels: four to three and three draws for the ‘Celesti’.
Here’s how both teams approach Matchday 1 of the Clausura 2025:
