Cruz Azul Reintroduces Key Players Before Upcoming Match Against Juárez

Cruz Azul will take on Juárez this Friday at Estadio Olímpico Universitario for Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2025, starting at 7 p.m. local time. You can watch the game on TUDN and VIX Premium, as reported by Vamos Azul. The Mexico City team is unbeaten so far, with six wins and two draws, just one point behind Monterrey, the league leaders. Their last match ended with a 1-0 victory over Pachuca, during which three red cards were issued.

Coach Nicolás Larcamón will welcome back two important players. Captain Ignacio Rivero, who needed 12 stitches for a facial cut in the last game, will return to play. Forward Ángel Sepúlveda, who was out with a muscle injury, is also back and may participate against Juárez. Their return boosts a squad determined to reach the top position.

Juárez, guided by Martín Varini, has earned 12 points with three wins, three draws, and three losses. They drew 1-1 with Necaxa in their previous match and are looking to improve their chances for Liguilla qualification. However, they face a tough challenge, as Cruz Azul has won the last eight home matches against Juárez and has historically dominated this matchup.

Betting odds favor Cruz Azul. According to MelBet, a Cruz Azul win is set at 1.53, while a Juárez win is listed at 5.21. A draw is priced at 4.65. Notably, five of the last eight encounters in Mexico City have featured more than two goals, suggesting another potentially high-scoring game.

Probable lineups

Cruz Azul: Mier; Ditta, Lira, Piovi; Sánchez, Romero, Rodríguez, Rotondi; Rivero, Paradela; Fernández. Coach: Nicolás Larcamón.
Juárez: Jurado; García, Manríquez, Mosquera, Mayorga; Martínez; Fulgencio, Pizarro, Castilho, Rodríguez; Estupiñán. Coach: Martín Varini.