The 5th Match week of the 2026 Clausura has arrived and two top teams will face off. Toluca, the Bicampeon, will host Cruz Azul at the Nemesio Diez.
Toluca and Cruz Azul started the season well so far and they are only one point apart in the league table. Cruz Azul is 3rd with nine points and their record of four matches played is three wins and one loss.
Toluca is 6th with eight points and has a record of two wins and two draws after four league matches. Toluca is one of four teams that are unbeaten in the league so far.
In their previous league match, Cruz Azul defeated FC Juárez 4-3 away from home with goals from Agustin Palavecino, Jose Paradela, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, and Carlos Rodriguez.
During the week, Cruz Azul defeated Vancouver FC 3-0 away from home in the first leg of Round 1 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with goals from Jose Paradela, Amaury Morales, and Agustin Palavecino.
Toluca have two 0-0 draws in a row in the league. After a 0-0 draw against Tigres away from home, Toluca drew 0-0 with Puebla last week away from home.
Where to Watch Toluca vs Cruz Azul
Toluca vs Cruz Azul will kick off at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time in Mexico City, Mexico.
The match will be available to watch in the United States and Mexico across select TV channels and streaming services.
In the United States, Toluca vs Cruz Azul will be on TUDN, Univision, Univision NOW, ViX, and Vix Premium Deportes 3.
In Mexico, the match will be available on Canal 7, FOX, and FOX ONE.
Official Lineups for Toluca and Cruz Azul
Toluca starts with Hugo González in goal with a back five of Jesus Gallardo, Federico Pereira, Bruno Mendez, Everardo López, and Santiago Simon.
In the midfield, Toluca will start with Marcel Ruiz, Franco Romero, and Jesus Angulo. In the attack, Paulinho is set to lead the attack with Nico Castro behind him.
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Cruz Azul starts with Andrés Gudiño and a back three of Gonzalo Piovi, Erik Lira, and Willer Ditta.
Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jeremy Márquez, Agustín Palavecino, and Omar Campos are set to be in the midfield four. Carlos Rodriguez and Jose Paradela are expected to be behind Mateo Levy.
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— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) February 7, 2026
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