Cruz Azul vs Mazatlán – Liga MX Apertura 2025 Matchday 1: Kick‑Off, How to Watch & Preview

Get full coverage of Cruz Azul’s Liga MX Apertura 2025 opener against Mazatlán at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The match starts at 11:05 PM ET. Watch via DirecTV Stream, Univision, TUDN, or ViX. Preview, lineups & expert predictions on Europeans24.com.

Liga MX returns in style as reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup winners Cruz Azul host Mazatlán FC in their first Apertura 2025 match. The stage is set at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City—though some outlets refer to it as the Estadio Azteca.

Match Snapshot

• Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
• Kick-Off: 11:05 PM ET / 8:05 PM PT (U.S.) (Goal)
• Venue: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City (referred to by some as Estadio Azteca) (Goal)

Broadcast & Streaming

• U.S.:
  • English / Spanish coverage via DirecTV Stream, Univision, TUDN, and ViX (Goal)
  • ESPN+ offers live score and stats (ESPN.com)
• Free streams: Watch official coverage through ScoreBat when available (ScoreBat)
• Alternative streaming: Sites like ScoreBat and 777score aggregate match coverage (777score)

Preview & Team Form

Cruz Azul

• Twice CONCACAF champions, tipped to challenge in Apertura
• Likely set up in a 4‑1‑4‑1, featuring Luka Romero, Mateusz Bogusz, and forward Ángel Sepúlveda (ESPN.com)
• Solid pre-season performances, including clean sheets and a strong friendly vs Mazatlán (VAVEL.com – Live Sports)

Mazatlán FC

• Under former manager Robert Dante Siboldi, they’ll look to regenerate after a poor Clausura
• Record low finishes in past campaigns; new signings bring hope (VAVEL.com – Live Sports)

Key Matchups and Matchday Watch

• Home dominance: Cruz Azul’s attack expected to control possession at Ciudad Universitaria
• Goal threat: Forward Sepúlveda offers aerial threat; Bogusz provides midfield support
• Defensive test: Mazatlán’s back line needs to hold firm against a high-quality offense
• Revenge tour: Mazatlán will seek payback from friendly defeat earlier this month (VAVEL.com – Live Sports, 777score)

Stats & Lineups

• Live lineups on Sofascore confirm Cruz Azul’s 4‑3‑3 and Mazatlán’s 3‑4‑2‑1 formations (Sofascore)
• Game begins at 03:05 UTC (July 13), per multiple sources (Sofascore)

Prediction & Takeaway

Expect Cruz Azul to start strong at home. A 2–0 or 3–1 victory looks likely as Mazatlán will find it tough to contain a rich offensive structure. Key players—Bogusz, Sepúlveda, Romero—will be central to watch.

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