The highly anticipated matchup between Cruz Azul and Club Leon is set to take place on Sunday, May 11, at 9 pm ET at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario in Mexico City. Fans are eager to see if Cruz Azul can maintain their impressive form after winning the first leg 3-2, albeit with some luck and controversy involved.
In that initial meeting, Cruz Azul made a strong start, scoring two goals early in the match. However, after conceding a goal, the momentum shifted when Club Leon’s Adonis Frias was sent off with a red card five minutes later. As Cruz Azul prepares for the home advantage, they will also welcome back star player James Rodriguez, who missed the first leg due to suspension.
Cruz Azul has demonstrated remarkable consistency, going unbeaten in their last 17 matches and achieving an impressive home record with nine wins and just one draw in their last ten home games. They have often found the back of the net repeatedly, scoring at least twice in seven of those games.
On the other hand, Club Leon has faced a challenging period, recently removed from the FIFA Club World Cup and struggling in consecutive matches after a successful run in La Liga. With four wins in a row on the road, their recent string of five games without a victory has been disappointing.
Historically, Cruz Azul has dominated their recent encounters against Club Leon, remaining unbeaten in their last nine meetings, winning eight and drawing once. The past four matchups have seen both teams score and have featured over 2.5 goals.
For Sunday’s game, it’s crucial for Club Leon to adopt an attacking strategy regardless of James’ participation. This could lead to an open match filled with scoring opportunities, making a betting pick of over 2.5 goals a plausible option. Fans and analysts alike anticipate an exciting clash as both teams look to assert themselves and secure a crucial win in their playoff matchup.
As the teams prepare for this thrilling encounter, hope remains high for a competitive and action-packed game.