{"id":191658,"date":"2026-07-25T14:13:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/cruz-azul-is-aiming-for-another-title-and-enters-the-match-as-the-favorite-against-toluca\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T15:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T19:11:11","slug":"cruz-azul-is-aiming-for-another-title-and-enters-the-match-as-the-favorite-against-toluca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/cruz-azul-is-aiming-for-another-title-and-enters-the-match-as-the-favorite-against-toluca\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruz Azul is aiming for another title and enters the match as the favorite against Toluca"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cruz Azul, the 2026 Clausura tournament champion, is the favorite to defeat Toluca, the 2025 Apertura champion, in the Champion of Champions title match they will play this Saturday.<\/p>\n

La M\u00e1quina, coached by Joel Huiqui, heads into the match at Dignity Health Sports Park<\/a> in Carson, California, in better form and with high spirits, following victories in the Apertura\u2014a 2-3 win over San Luis and a 1-1 draw against Puebla.<\/p>\n

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Cruz Azul boasts a strong roster<\/h2>\n
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The blue team boasts defensive stars such as the Colombians Kevin Mier, a goalkeeper, and Willer Ditta, a defender who was selected for the last World Cup.<\/p>\n

The offense is led by the drive of Uruguayan Gabriel Fern\u00e1ndez and the power of Nigerian Osinachi Ebere.<\/p>\n

Cruz Azul has stood out for its defensive solidity and control in midfield, thanks to Mexican national team player Erik Lira and Carlos Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n

With the support of Argentines Agust\u00edn Palavecino and Jos\u00e9 Paradela.<\/p>\n

Despite its strength, it won’t be easy for La M\u00e1quina to get past Toluca, coached by Argentine Antonio Mohamed.<\/p>\n

A team that will try to defend the Campe\u00f3n de Campeones title it won last year (Filed under: Cruz Azul vs. Toluca: Campe\u00f3n de Campeones).<\/p>\n

Toluca heads into the match with some doubts following its latest loss<\/h2>\n

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