América vs Cruz Azul Match Preview
The Mexico City derby takes place this Sunday between América and Cruz Azul. New América manager Carlos Reinoso has lost just once to Cruz Azul in 14 chances as the blue and yellow's manager on two past occasions.
Sparks have flown between two teams, as former América starlet and current Cruz Azul starter Christian Gimenez saying that he has cut all ties between him and his former América teammates, stating "I have no friends on that team."
Cruz Azul beat América for the first time since 2003 in their last meeting. Prior to that, fourteen matches had gone by without a Blue win. The visitors have not won in the league since February 19.
América, have won their last three games in Libertadores and league, the most recent being a 3-2 comeback at Santos Laguna on March 5, as well as a 1-0 mid-week Copa Libertadores win over Fluminense.