Cruz Azul vs. FC Juárez: Sold-Out Crowd and High Stakes in Liga MX Apertura 2024

Cruz Azul, the current leader of the Liga MX Apertura 2024, hosted FC Juárez on October 23, 2024, at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City. The match, part of Jornada 13, saw a sold-out crowd as the tickets were completely sold out, highlighting the strong support from Cruz Azul’s fans.

Cruz Azul, under the management of Martín Anselmi, has been dominant in the tournament, with 31 points from 12 games, including 10 wins, one draw, and one loss. They boast the best offense and defense in the league, scoring 28 goals and conceding only 9. This performance has solidified their position as strong contenders for the title.

On the other hand, FC Juárez is struggling to stay in contention for the Play-in zone, sitting 14th in the table with 10 points from three wins, one draw, and eight losses. They are seven points away from the Play-in zone and need to start accumulating points to remain in the race.

The match was highly anticipated, with Cruz Azul favored to win. The odds for the game placed Cruz Azul as the clear favorite, with a return of 1.4 for a win, compared to 9.25 for a Juárez victory and 5.6 for a draw.

The sold-out crowd at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes was a testament to Cruz Azul’s strong fan base, which has been one of the best in the country this semester. This support was further highlighted by a critical comment from Carlos Ponce de León, director of Récord, who questioned why Club América‘s fans could not fill the same stadium despite their team’s historical dominance.