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Reigning Champs Cruz Azul Kick Off Liga MX Season
18 Jul
Summary
- Cruz Azul won the Clausura title and aims to continue their winning streak.
- Atletico San Luis had a poor performance last season, finishing 15th and 14th.
- Cruz Azul has a superior head-to-head record against Atletico San Luis.
The 2026-27 Mexican Liga MX Apertura season commences this Friday with a matchup between Atletico de San Luis and the reigning Clausura champions, Cruz Azul, at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras. Cruz Azul enters the new campaign aiming to maintain their momentum after securing the Clausura title, while Atletico San Luis seeks to break a two-year winless streak against their opponents.
Last season proved challenging for Atletico de San Luis, who finished 15th in the Apertura and 14th in the Clausura. However, under coach Diego Mejia, the team showed promising pre-season form with three wins and one draw, scoring 13 goals. Despite this, they face a formidable challenge against a confident Cruz Azul squad.
Cruz Azul's journey to the Clausura title included a victory over Pumas UNAM in the final. They recently drew 3-3 with Club Atletico Morelia in a friendly match on July 5. Historically, Cruz Azul holds an advantage in their head-to-head matchups, having won 18 of their last 36 meetings, compared to Atletico San Luis's 10 wins and eight draws.
