Club América became the champion in the Apertura 2024 of Liga MX, leaving Cruz Azul as the runner-up. During the season, Cruz Azul managed to qualify for the Liguilla as the super leader with impressive statistics: 42 points, 13 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, 39 goals for and 12 against. In the semifinals, there was an exciting duel between Cruz Azul and América, where a last-minute penalty in favor of the Águilas gave them passage to the final.
In the Clausura 2025, after two rounds, Cruz Azul has one point with one draw and one loss. Martín Anselmi is the head coach of the team, holding a two-and-a-half-year contract. His continuity with the team has been speculated, and in case of his departure, Vicente Sánchez is mentioned as a possible interim coach.
Anselmi arrived at Cruz Azul for the Clausura 2024, leading the team to the final against Club América. Recently, his permanence in the club has been questioned due to the detention of 'Billy' Álvarez, former executive of the team, on charges of serious crimes. Despite the executives announcing the renewal of Anselmi's contract and his coaching staff, rumors about his possible departure persist.
According to Fox Sports, Martín Anselmi's last match with Cruz Azul would be in round 3 of Clausura 2025 against Puebla. Although the extension of his contract had been announced, there might be a cancellation clause. It has been mentioned that Anselmi has received an offer from a Portuguese club, Porto F.C., which could mean his imminent departure from Cruz Azul.
