Cruz Azul Aims for Semifinals Against León in Clausura 2025

México City, Mexico — Cruz Azul will host León on May 11, 2025, in the second leg of their Liga MX playoff quarterfinal match. Coming off a 3-2 win in León, Cruz Azul is looking to secure a place in the semifinals of the Clausura 2025 tournament.

The team, managed by Vicente Sánchez, has demonstrated strong performance throughout the season, finishing third in the regular phase with 33 points from nine wins, six draws, and two losses. In their previous playoff attempts, Cruz Azul fell short against América, who eliminated them in the semifinals last season.

León, on the other hand, is seeking a momentum boost after qualifying for their sixth-place finish in the regular season with 30 points. They had a promising start but struggled towards the end, culminating in their current playoff matchup against Cruz Azul. The team will be without star player James Rodríguez for the first leg due to an expulsion in the final match of the regular season.

In their first playoff match, Cruz Azul took an early lead, aided by an opening goal from Andrés Montaño. León struggled to keep pace after the dismissal of Adonis Frías. Despite a valiant effort, León’s attempts to equalize fell short, leading to a challenging second leg.

For the return match, Cruz Azul can advance to the semifinals with a win, draw, or even a loss by one goal, thanks to their favorable position in the standings. In contrast, León must secure a victory by at least two goals to continue in the tournament.

Fans can watch the match live on TUDN, Univision, and other platforms. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET. The stakes are high as both teams vie for a place among the final four in Liga MX.