Cruz Azul vs América Highlights - September 12, 2026

Cruz Azul beat América 4-3 in Liga MX on September 12, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Banorte.

Érik Lira (19'), José Paradela (35'), Jesús Orozco (45'), Gabriel Fernandez (72') scored for Cruz Azul.

Brian Rodríguez (52'), Óscar Perea (90'), Miguel Borja (90') scored for América.

At kick-off Cruz Azul stood in position 8 with 12 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

América went into the game in position 1, on 16 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

That run had left América 3 games without defeat.

A block denied José Paradela on 2 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Érick Sánchez could not find the target for América (2').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Agustín Palavecino’s effort (4'). Érick Sánchez saw a shot blocked (13').

Moments later, Ángel Márquez tested the goalkeeper for Cruz Azul (14'). Érik Lira scored for Cruz Azul on 19 minutes after a pass from José Paradela.

Soon after, Brian Rodríguez forced a save for América on 24 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Agustín Palavecino’s effort (28').

Carlos Rodríguez picked out José Paradela, who scored for Cruz Azul (35'). Jesús Orozco scored for Cruz Azul on 45 minutes after a pass from José Paradela.

Jesús Orozco was booked for Cruz Azul (45'+6'). Raphael Veiga was booked for América (45'+6').

Substitutions: Cruz Azul 0, América 1.

After the break, a block denied Alan Cervantes on 51 minutes. Brian Rodríguez put one away for América (52').

Agustín Palavecino sent an effort off target for Cruz Azul (59'). Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Érik Lira of Cruz Azul on 60 minutes.

Israel Reyes shot wide for América on 61 minutes. Moments later, Ángel Márquez was booked for Cruz Azul (63').

Gabriel Fernandez tested the goalkeeper for Cruz Azul (68'). Soon after, Érik Lira picked out Gabriel Fernandez, who scored for Cruz Azul (72').

Óscar Perea forced a save for América on 80 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Óscar Perea’s effort (84').

Brian Rodríguez tested the goalkeeper for América (87').

Moments later, Óscar Perea scored for América on 90 minutes after a pass from Kevin Álvarez.

Miguel Borja scored for América on 90 minutes. Substitutions: Cruz Azul 5, América 4.

América controlled 57% of possession. Cruz Azul had 16 shots with 10 on target, while América had 28 and 10.

Goalkeeper saves: Cruz Azul 7, América 6. Corners: Cruz Azul 6, América 9.

América completed the most passes, 458 in total at 85.8% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.