The rivalry known as La Máquina y el Rebaño will rise again on matchday 16 of Clausura 2023, delivering a clash that fans in Mexico City and Guadalajara eagerly anticipate.
When Cruz Azul faces Chivas, the event becomes a spectacle. Although not a traditional Clásico, this feud has long kept spectators glued to their seats. The upcoming meeting, scheduled for day 16 of the Clausura 2023 MX season, promises another chapter in a storied rivalry that draws large crowds and intense media attention alike.
Both clubs arrive with a history of significant battles under their belts. They stand among Mexico’s most influential teams in terms of head-to-head meetings, prestige, and fan fervor, and both are keen to add another triumph to their respective trophy cabinets as the season progresses.
SCHEDULES AND TRANSMISSION CHANNELS OF THE 2023 CLOSURE
Goal provides a comprehensive update on when these leaders will meet under the guidance of coaches Ricardo Ferretti and Veljko Paunovic, outlining the broadcast plans and key frame dates for the clash.
HISTORICAL BALANCE
Across 144 encounters, Cruz Azul and Chivas have produced a balanced yet competitive series. Cruz Azul has claimed 53 victories, Chivas 43, while 48 games have finished in a draw, underscoring the sustained rivalry and the importance of every meeting for both sets of fans.
ANTECEDENT
The most recent encounter between the Celestes and the Rojiblancos occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2022, during matchday 17 of Apertura 2022. Cruz Azul secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Uriel Antuna, Michael Estrada, and Sergio Flores, signaling a successful previous chapter and adding momentum ahead of the next clash. The report of that match is noted from Goal, which has tracked the rivalry closely.