América possible line-up to face Cruz Azul, Apertura 2026 | OneFootball

América face their first clásico of the season against Cruz Azul, a meeting shaped by contrasting form and a probable reshuffle.

América were knocked out of the Leagues Cup, then lost the third-place match, yet in Liga MX they have five wins and one draw and the best defence with only two goals conceded. According to Americayya.net, Guillermo Almada could pick his strongest XI, with Alejandro Zendejas and Carlos Álvarez set to be on the bench.

Cruz Azul exited the Leagues Cup in the first phase and have been inconsistent in the Apertura 2026, with four wins and three defeats, and 11 goals conceded. The contest looks tight, with América dipping slightly as Cruz Azul recently beat Necaxa and Santos.

Luis Ángel Malagón could return in goal.

The back line might be Ramón Juárez alongside Israel Reyes, with Dagoberto Espinoza at right-back and Cristian Borja on the left. In midfield, Alan Cervantes may partner Erick Sánchez, with Raphael Veiga operating ahead of them.

In attack, Brian Rodríguez could start on the left, Isaías Violante on the right, and Miguel Borja through the middle.

Source: Americayya.net

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