Club América vs. Cruz Azul: live stream, kickoff time
Club América and Cruz Azul meet with Liga MX momentum on the line Saturday night, even as both clubs keep one eye on bigger midweek dates.
The matchup kicks off Saturday, April 11 at 11:05 p.m. at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, Mexico. The game will air via the CBS Sports Golazo Network. (All times Eastern.)
Before the first whistle, the form book reads like a warning sign for both sides. In midweek Champions Cup play, Club América drew 0-0 with Nashville SC. Cruz Azul, meanwhile, were dominated 3-0 by Los Angeles FC. It sets up a simple demand in this Liga MX clash: win, without losing focus on what comes midweek.
What really stands out this week is how quickly the stakes stack up. With Champions Cup serving as the only route to secure participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, the midweek matches are arguably more important than the Liga MX meeting. Still, that doesn’t mean either team wants to slip in the regular season race. Only four matchdays remain in the Liga MX regular season as clubs fight to hold their positions in the playoff places.
The standings pressure isn’t abstract for everyone—especially for American Alex Zendejas. On the outside looking in at the USMNT World Cup squad, more meaningful games are tied to more chances to impress Mauricio Pochettino. The announcement is scheduled for May 26, and with time running out, Zendejas faces a limited window to make a final impression. While there isn’t a ton he can do to raise his personal level from what he is already producing, the worst-case scenario would be seeing his season end early.
For Club América supporters, there’s an additional incentive: winning would help push America closer to the top half of the playoffs. That would secure home-field advantage for at least the first round—an edge that could matter later if the season is not to end earlier than necessary.
Odds posted ahead of the match list Club América at +170, the draw at +230, and Cruz Azul at +157.
Liga MX scores and schedule (All times Eastern):
Friday, April 10: Juárez, Club Tijuana 2-Puebla 0, Club León 1.
Saturday, April 11: Tigres UNAL vs. Chivas Guadalajara, 7 p.m.; Queretaro vs. Necaxa, 7 p.m.; Atlas vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m.; Pachuca vs. Santos Laguna, 9 p.m.; Club América vs. Cruz Azul, 11:05 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network).
Sunday, April 12: Pumas UNAM vs. Mazatlán, 2 p.m.; Toluca vs. Atletico San Luis, 9 p.m.