Cruz Azul vs. América faced off this Tuesday, December 27th, on the last match of Group A of the 2022 Sky Cup, at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Mexico. The match started at 7:00 p.m. (local time) and was broadcasted by TUDN, Canal 5, VIX, and Sky HD. On this occasion, 'La Maquina Cementera' defeated 'Las Aguilas' 2-1, securing their spot in the final of the Mexican tournament. Rotondi and Estrada scored for Raúl Gutierrez's team, while Reyes netted the only goal for Fernando Ortiz's side.
Cruz Azul vs. América: confirmed lineups
- Cruz Azul: Jesús Corona; Ignacio Rivero, Ramiro Funes Mori, Julio Domínguez, Juan Escobar; Erik Lira, Rodrigo Huescas, Carlos Rodríguez, Uriel Antuna, Carlos Rotondi; and Emanuel Gutiérrez.
- América: Óscar Jiménez; Sebastián Cáceres, Salvador Reyes, Luis Fuentes, Néstor Araujo; Pedro Aquino, Jonathan Dos Santos, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdés; Alejandro Zendejas, and Federico Viñas.
Clausura 2023: when does the tournament start?
After Pachuca won the title of the Apertura tournament, the Liga MX teams began working towards the following year. The Clausura 2023, which won't take long and already has a confirmed date in Mexico, will start on Thursday, January 5th, while the final will be held on Sunday, June 4th. The tournament's start is getting closer. Remember that Depor will keep you informed of all the Mexican football news.
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