Cruz Azul’s Winless Streak Against América at Estadio Banorte Extends to Seven Matches
Cruz Azul heads into their upcoming clash against Club América burdened by a seven-match winless run at the Estadio Banorte, the iconic venue known as the Coloso de Santa Úrsula. Since La Máquina’s last victory over the Águilas at this ground five years ago, the azulcremas have secured five wins and two draws on their home turf, a stadium that has hosted three FIFA World Cups.
Recent History Favors América at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula
Over the past five years, Cruz Azul has managed four victories against América, but geography tells the story. Three of those wins came at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, while the remaining triumph occurred at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. Both venues, along with the Estadio Cuauhtémoc, served as temporary homes for the cementeros during recent seasons before their return to the Coloso de Santa Úrsula for the current Apertura 2026 campaign.
The most recent encounter at the renovated stadium ended in a 1-1 draw during the Clausura 2026 tournament.
When Did Cruz Azul Last Beat América at Estadio Banorte?
The last time Cruz Azul tasted victory over América at the Estadio Banorte was November 1, 2021. Managed by Juan Reynoso, La Máquina acted as the administrative home side and secured a dramatic 2-1 win over a Santiago Solari-led América squad.
Roberto Alvarado opened the scoring just before halftime (45′). Federico Viñas equalized for the visitors early in the second half (51′), but Jonathan Rodríguez emerged as the hero in stoppage time, converting a penalty to seal the 2-1 victory.
Breakdown of the Seven-Match Winless Run
Since that Apertura 2021 triumph, Cruz Azul has failed to secure a win at the Banorte. The streak began with a goalless draw in the Clausura 2022 and includes the historic 7-0 thrashing in the Apertura 2022, as well as the second leg of the Clausura 2024 final.
The stadium’s renovation for the 2026 World Cup forced Cruz Azul into a nomadic period, playing home matches at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Estadio Olímpico Universitario, and Estadio Cuauhtémoc. América, meanwhile, received permission to play as the home side at the renovated Coloso de Santa Úrsula ahead of the World Cup, leading to the Clausura 2026 Matchday 14 fixture being held there, resulting in the aforementioned 1-1 draw.
The Seven Matches Without a Win for Cruz Azul at Estadio Banorte:
- Clausura 2026: América 1-1 Cruz Azul
- Clausura 2024 Final (Second Leg): América 1-0 Cruz Azul
- Clausura 2024 (Regular Season): América 1-0 Cruz Azul
- Apertura 2023: Cruz Azul 2-3 América
- Clausura 2023: Cruz Azul 1-3 América
- Apertura 2022: América 7-0 Cruz Azul
- Clausura 2022: América 0-0 Cruz Azul
