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Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V., commonly referred to as Cruz Azul, is a professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican football. Founded in 1927 in Jasso, Hidalgo, as Club Deportivo, Social y Cultural Cruz Azul A.C., the club officially moved to Mexico City in 1971, where it had already registered a great presence and activity since its beginnings. The team changed its name to Cruz Azul Fútbol Club, A.C. in 2012 and later to its current name in 2022. Since 2025, Cruz Azul has played its home matches at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, due to renovations at the Estadio Azteca for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Its headquarters are in La Noria, a suburb within Xochimilco in the southern part of Mexico City.
Domestically, the club has won nine league titles, four Copa MX, three Campeón de Campeones, and holds a joint-record with one Supercopa de la Liga MX and one Supercopa MX. In international competitions, with seven titles, the club holds the joint-record for the most successful club in the history of the CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League, the most prestigious international club competition in North American football. Cruz Azul also holds numerous distinctions, including being the club with the most league runner-up finishes (12), the first CONCACAF team to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores—the most prestigious club competition in South American football—losing on penalties to Boca Juniors in 2001, achieving the continental treble in the 1968–69 season by winning the Primera División, Copa México and CONCACAF Champions' Cup titles, becoming the first CONCACAF club and third worldwide to accomplish this feat, and becoming the first club worldwide, and one of only five, to have won the continental treble twice.
In its 2014 Club World Ranking, the IFFHS placed Cruz Azul as the 99th-best club in the world and the third-best club in CONCACAF. According to several polls, Cruz Azul is the third-most popular team in Mexico, behind only Guadalajara and América. It is also the second most supported team in its area, Greater Mexico City, behind América and ahead of Pumas UNAM. Together, these clubs are considered the "Big Four" ( Cuatro Grandes) of Mexican football, due to their historical success, large fan bases, and intense rivalries.
In 1925, the cooperative initially planned to form a baseball team, reflecting the sport's popularity in the area. However, Garcés López advocated for football to become the company's official sport. After sustained lobbying, the cooperative held a referendum on 22 March 1927, in which football was selected. A football pitch replaced the baseball diamond, and the team was formally established two months later on 22 May 1927, with Garcés López as its first manager. For the following decades, Cruz Azul competed in regional tournaments, composed exclusively of company workers. The club achieved notable success in amateur competitions during the 1930s and 1940s.
In 1931, the cooperative faced financial difficulties during the Great Depression. Due to the loss of demand and production of cement and other construction materials, the company faced bankruptcy and was acquired by cement company La Tolteca on 1 March 1931, for 1 million Mexican peso. However, the liquidation of Cooperativa La Cruz Azul was anticipated by 192 workers of the company who unionized and sued the executives of the company to prevent the transfer of the property which was set for 15 October 1931. The government of Hidalgo ruled in favor of the workers after it was shown La Tolteca had premeditated intentions of liquidation. The workers assumed control of the industrial facilities on 2 November. On 21 May 1932, the governor of Hidalgo, Bartolomé Vargas Lugo, decreed the 192 workers of Cooperativa La Cruz Azul as collective owners of the plant, exercising eminent domain. Part of the agreement, all 192 workers who assumed responsibility of the plant agreed to pay the state of Hidalgo 1.3 million pesos over the course of 10 years. The company changed its name to Cooperativa Manufacturera de Cemento Portland La Cruz Azul, S.C.L., reestablishing itself as a cooperative on 29 January 1934. The debt was settled on 2 November 1941, 10 years after workers took ownership of the plant. In celebration, Cruz Azul organized a match against Real España, that ended in a 0–0 draw. This scenario of the club's formation encourages its working-class facade.
Between 1932 to 1943, Cruz Azul won 15 consecutive league titles in a local amateur league in the state of Hidalgo and on eight different occasions, the club represented the state of Hidalgo in national amateur tournaments. From the mid-1930s to the late 1940s, the club regularly traveled to Mexico City to face the reserve teams of Atlante, Necaxa, Marte, and Real España, playing at Parque Necaxa to great success. By 1937, Cruz Azul had garnered a considerable following both in Hidalgo and Mexico City. During this period, Guillermo Álvarez Macías began playing as a for the team.
On 10 December 1953, Álvarez Macías, who had been employed by the cooperative since childhood, was appointed general manager of Cooperativa La Cruz Azul. Initially employed as an automotive mechanic, Álvarez Macías spent over two decades at the company, rising through the ranks. A self-proclaimed socialist, Álvarez Macías laid plans to transform the cooperative into a functioning town, in hope to modernize and "share social and economic progress, to raise the standard of living of the worker and his family." In his goal to promote social well-being among members of the cooperative, Álvarez Macías invested into cultural and recreational activities. This included investing much more into the football club whose proceeds were used to provide the worker-players with better living conditions.
In 1958, club captain and machinist Luis Velázquez Hernández, served as the club's ambassador to the Mexican Football Federation to lobby for official membership on the club's behalf. Velázquez Hernández met Paulino Sánchez in Mexico City, who had ties to prominent football executives. They met with Joaquín Soria Terrazas and Ignacio Trelles to discuss membership in the federation for the club. Sánchez vouched in favor of Cruz Azul, citing their continual success in the amateur and reserve tournaments. Much to the displeasure of Álvarez Macías who asserted the club was not ready for professional football.
In preparation for federation membership, Paulino Sánchez assumed the position as head manager of the club. Due to regulations, teams were required to have a reserve team. Lafayette, a club experiencing financial troubles located in Colonia Moctezuma, was purchased by Cruz Azul to serve as its reserve side and the acquisition was completed in 1960. Plans to construct a club stadium that complied to the standards set by the Mexican Football Federation were conceived in 1960, and with construction beginning in 1961, Estadio 10 de Diciembre was completed in 1963.
Despite not possessing federation membership, the club was invited to compete in the 1960–61 edition of the Copa de la Segunda División de México, a competition sanctioned by the Mexican Football Federation. The club's debut game was played on 2 April 1961, in Jasso against Real Zamora, and ended in a 2–1 victory. The second-leg, played on 9 April, resulted in a 3–3 draw. After advancing past Querétaro, winning the tie 1–0 on aggregate and being eliminated by Pumas UNAM, the team's performance prompted the Mexican Football Federation to grant Cruz Azul official registration as a professional club.
Following promotion, Estadio 10 de Diciembre underwent renovations on 6 March 1964, rebuilding the wooden stands and dressing rooms in compliance with top-flight regulations. Cruz Azul debuted in the Mexican Primera División during the 1964–65 season and finished in 8th place, with a record of 10 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses. After a less successful campaign in the 1965–66 season, where the team finished 13th out of 16 clubs, Marik departed. Walter Ormeño served briefly as interim coach, managing three games before the club appointed Raúl Cárdenas as head coach on 20 October 1966.
In the 1969–70 Primera División season, Cruz Azul finished second on the general standings. Later that year, on 15 December, the club was awarded the 1970 CONCACAF Champions' Cup after Saprissa and Transvaal withdrew from the tournament's second phase due to financial constraints.
Between 1970 and 1980, Cruz Azul established an era of dominance by winning six league titles—four under Cárdenas and two under Ignacio Trelles—becoming one of the most successful Mexican clubs of the decade. Led by legendary goalkeeper Miguel Marín, who made his final appearance for the club in a testimonial match against Guadalajara in June 1981, the team earned the nickname La Máquina ("The Machine") in reference to its consistent performances and playing style.
On 18 December 1976, long-serving club president Guillermo Álvarez Macías died of a heart attack at the age of 56 while awaiting a meeting with President José López Portillo.
In 1997, now managed by Luis Fernando Tena, the club won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup for a second consecutive year, defeating LA Galaxy in the final on 24 August. On 7 December 1997, Cruz Azul claimed the Invierno 1997 league title, defeating León in the final through a golden goal, ending a 17-year league title drought and securing the club's second continental treble. The decisive moment came during extra time in the second-leg, when León goalkeeper Ángel Comizzo fouled striker Carlos Hermosillo inside the penalty area in the 15th minute. Referee Arturo Brizio awarded a penalty kick to Cruz Azul, though Comizzo remained on the field. Hermosillo, visibly injured from the incident, converted the penalty, securing the title for Cruz Azul under the golden goal rule.
In the round of 16, Cruz Azul overcame a 2–1 first-leg loss to Cerro Porteño with a 3–1 victory at home, advancing on aggregate. The quarter-finals saw the club face River Plate, securing a 0–0 draw in Buenos Aires and winning 3–0 in Mexico City. In the semi-finals against Rosario Central, Cruz Azul won the first-leg 2–0 at home and drew 3–3 in Rosario to progress to the final.
The final was played against Boca Juniors. After a 1–0 defeat in the first-leg at Estadio Azteca, Cruz Azul won the return leg 1–0 at La Bombonera, with Francisco Palencia scoring the goal that leveled the aggregate score. The title was decided by a penalty shootout, which Boca Juniors won. Despite the loss, Cruz Azul became the first Mexican club to reach a Copa Libertadores final, a performance that received widespread recognition in both Mexico and South America.
After 65 days in captivity, Romano was located and safely rescued during a federal raid on a residence where he was being held. Authorities arrested seven individuals connected to the abduction, reportedly acting under the orders of convicted kidnapper José Luis Canchola.
While Romano was still in captivity, Cruz Azul chose not to renew his contract beyond the Apertura 2005 tournament and formally offered the head coaching position to Mizrahi. Romano later expressed disappointment over the club's decision and stated that the incident affected his personal relationship with Mizrahi.
In the Clausura 2008 tournament, Cruz Azul finished second in the regular season and advanced to the final, where they lost 3–2 on aggregate to Santos Laguna. The following tournament, Apertura 2008, saw the club reach another final after defeating Pumas UNAM and Atlante in the playoffs. In the final against Toluca, Cruz Azul lost the first-leg 2–0 but leveled the aggregate with a 2–0 win in the return leg. The match went to penalties, with Toluca winning the shootout 7–6.
Cruz Azul's participation in the 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League ended in the final, where they lost 2–0 on aggregate to Atlante. En route to the final, they had eliminated Pumas UNAM and Puerto Rico Islanders.
In the Clausura 2009 tournament, the club finished last in the league, recording only 13 points in 17 matches. Manager Benjamín Galindo was dismissed near the end of the season and was replaced by Robert Siboldi on an interim basis.
For the Apertura 2009, Cruz Azul appointed Enrique Meza as head coach and reinforced the squad with key signings, including goalkeeper José de Jesús Corona and striker Emanuel Villa. The team finished second in the regular season and reached the final after playoff wins over Club Puebla and Morelia. Despite Villa finishing as the league's top scorer with 17 goals, Cruz Azul lost the final to Monterrey 6–4 on aggregate, marking their third league final defeat in less than two years.
In the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League, Cruz Azul finished first in Group C and advanced to the knockout stage. The team defeated Árabe Unido 4–0 on aggregate in the quarter-finals and overcame Pumas UNAM in the semi-finals, losing the first-leg 1–0 but winning the return leg 5–1 at Estadio Azul. In the final against Pachuca, Cruz Azul won the first-leg 2–1 at home but lost the second-leg 1–0, conceding a goal in stoppage time. With the aggregate tied 2–2, Pachuca was awarded the championship based on the away goals rule, denying Cruz Azul a place in the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup.
In April 2012, the club officially changed its name from Club Deportivo, Social y Cultural Cruz Azul, A.C. to Cruz Azul Fútbol Club, A.C..
During the Clausura 2013, Cruz Azul initially struggled in league play but gained momentum after defeating América in the Copa MX semi-finals and later winning the tournament by defeating Atlante in the final. Following their cup victory, the club's league form improved, and they qualified for the playoffs as one of the title contenders. In the final of the Clausura 2013 tournament, Cruz Azul again faced América in a notable edition of the Clásico Joven. After winning the first-leg and leading 2–0 on aggregate late into the second-leg, América equalized with goals in the 89th minute by Aquivaldo Mosquera and in the 93rd minute by goalkeeper Moisés Muñoz. América went on to win the championship 4–2 in a penalty shootout.
Between the Apertura 2014 and Clausura 2017 tournaments, Cruz Azul failed to qualify for the liguilla playoffs for six consecutive seasons. The club returned to the playoffs in the Apertura 2017 but was eliminated in the quarter-finals by América on aggregate after a 0–0 draw, with América advancing due to higher seeding. On 27 November 2017, the club announced that manager Paco Jémez would not renew his contract for the following season.
In the Clausura 2018, Cruz Azul finished in 12th place and did not qualify for the playoffs. The club also placed last in its Copa MX group. On 7 May 2018, sporting director Eduardo de la Torre left the club and was replaced by Ricardo Peláez, formerly of América. Later that year, Cruz Azul won the Apertura 2018 Copa MX, defeating Monterrey 2–0 in the final. In the same tournament, the club reached the Liga MX final once again, facing América in a rematch of the Clausura 2013 final. The first-leg ended 0–0, and América won the second-leg 2–0, extending Cruz Azul's league title drought.
In May 2020, club president Guillermo Álvarez Cuevas was indicted on multiple charges, including tax evasion, racketeering, and money laundering. An arrest warrant was issued on 26 July for Álvarez and other board members for alleged ties to organized crime. He resigned from his position in August 2020 after more than three decades as club president. Álvarez remained a fugitive for over four years before being arrested in Mexico City on 16 January 2025 and transferred to the Penal del Altiplano federal prison.
On 6 December 2020, Cruz Azul played Pumas UNAM in the Guardianes 2020 semi-finals. Despite winning the first-leg 4–0, Cruz Azul lost the second-leg by the same scoreline. With the aggregate score level at 4–4, Pumas UNAM advanced to the final due to their higher placement in the regular season standings, in accordance by the competition's tiebreaker rules.
On 30 May 2022, Diego Aguirre was named head coach. He led the club to a win in the 2022 Supercopa de la Liga MX, defeating Atlas on penalties after a 2–2 draw. However, Aguirre was dismissed on 21 August after a 7–0 loss to América, one of the club's worst defeats. Raúl Gutiérrez succeeded him but was let go on 13 February 2023 after a poor run of results. Ricardo Ferretti was then appointed on 22 February, but was also dismissed on 7 August. Joaquín Moreno was named interim and later confirmed as head coach for the remainder of the Apertura 2023 tournament. After a 16th-place finish, Moreno stepped down in 19 December and was appointed director of the club's reserves and academy system.
On 20 December 2023, Cruz Azul appointed Martín Anselmi as head coach. Ahead of the Clausura 2024, the club signed several players including Kevin Mier, Gabriel Fernández, Lorenzo Faravelli and Gonzalo Piovi. After an opening loss, Cruz Azul went on to finish second in the regular season with 33 points. The club eliminated Pumas UNAM and Monterrey to reach the final against América—the sixth final between the two clubs, making it the most contested final in Liga MX history. América won the title 2–1 on aggregate following a penalty awarded in the second-leg.
In the Apertura 2024, Cruz Azul began with a six-match unbeaten streak and entered the final matchday needing just a draw to set a new Liga MX short-tournament points record. A late equalizer by Ángel Sepúlveda against Tigres UANL gave Cruz Azul a 1–1 draw and secured a record 42 points. Cruz Azul defeated Club Tijuana in the quarter-finals after overturning a 3–0 first-leg deficit with a 3–0 home win. In the semi-finals, the club faced América. After a 0–0 draw in the first-leg, Cruz Azul equalized late in the second-leg, but América advanced with a stoppage-time penalty, winning 4–3 on aggregate.
Ahead of the Clausura 2025, Cruz Azul announced that its home matches would be played at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. On 24 January 2025, Anselmi departed for Portuguese club FC Porto without prior notice to the club, leading to controversy and the threat of legal action over alleged breach of contract. Vicente Sánchez was appointed interim manager the next day, and was ratified as permanent head coach on 23 February. The club went on to win a record-equalling seventh CONCACAF Champions Cup title in his first four months in charge, with the club defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 5–0 in the final, a victory that also secured their qualification for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. On 6 June 2025, Cruz Azul announced Sánchez's departure by mutual agreement, with media reports indicating that the club's decision was based on an assessment that his project lacked long-term viability.
On 16 June 2025, Cruz Azul announced Nicolás Larcamón as their new head coach, signing a two-year contract with an option for one more.
Cruz Azul's crest has evolved over the decades, consistently reflecting the club's core identity since its founding in 1927. The blue cross, positioned within a white circle and framed by a red square, has long symbolized the club's heritage and connection to Cooperativa La Cruz Azul, S.C.L., representing the values of unity, resilience, and teamwork. The cross itself is inspired by British influences, as Cruz Azul was originally connected to British culture.
In its early years, the club's emblem was a simple, shield-shaped design centered around the blue cross, a powerful symbol linked to the cooperative roots of the organization. As Cruz Azul grew in prominence, the club refined its emblem in 1964, adopting a rounder design that included the full name, Club Deportivo Cruz Azul. This design marked a shift in the club's identity as it became more established in Mexican football, presenting a more formal, professional image while keeping the cross as its focal point.
The crest underwent another change in the early 1970s following Cruz Azul's first league title. Stars were added above the cross to represent these achievements, and by 1973, the crest displayed three stars, celebrating the team's growing success in the Primera División. This marked the beginning of a tradition where stars were added to commemorate each league title, creating a visual record of Cruz Azul's accomplishments within the emblem. In the years that followed, the club's crest was further refined, with cleaner lines and a modernized look that highlighted the name “Deportivo Cruz Azul” alongside the cross. By 1980, the stars were standardized, and the design streamlined to enhance brand consistency, allowing it to adapt more easily across various media and merchandise. This period solidified the crest's status as one of Mexican football's most recognizable symbols.
Cruz Azul's prominence grew within Mexican football, the club introduced a significant redesign of its crest in 1997. The emblem was updated to a circular shape, giving it a modern and unified appearance that stood out among traditional club designs. This circular design was complemented by the addition of the word “Mexico” around the outer ring, a declaration of the club's pride in representing the nation at both domestic and international levels. The new shape and wording reinforced Cruz Azul's identity as a symbol of Mexican football, making the crest instantly recognizable and resonant with fans across the country. This design remained largely unchanged for over two decades, becoming a lasting emblem of the club's heritage.
In 2021, Cruz Azul modified its crest to celebrate a significant milestone as the club achieved its ninth Liga MX title, ending a 23-year drought since their previous league title in 1997. This redesign added a ninth star around the emblem, symbolizing the triumph and resilience of the club after years of pursuit. The iconic blue cross remained unchanged at the center, preserving the emblem’s traditional identity while marking this significant moment in Cruz Azul's history. The following year, “Club de Futbol” replaced “Deportivo” around the outer ring, signaling a subtle shift in branding as the club continued to evolve while honoring its heritage. Additionally, the stars encircling the emblem were removed, streamlining the design to focus on the iconic blue cross and the club’s name. This current iteration embodies a forward-looking spirit while remaining grounded in the cooperative principles that have defined Cruz Azul from the beginning.
| 1994–1997 | Azul Sport | Cemento Cruz Azul | None |
| 1997–1998 | Fila | Lada | |
| 1998–2001 | Pepsi and Telmex | ||
| 2002–2004 | Umbro | ||
| 2004–2008 | Coca-Cola and Telcel | ||
| 2008–2009 | Coca-Cola, Telcel and Sony | ||
| 2009–2010 | Powerade, Telcel and Sony | ||
| 2010–2011 | Coca-Cola and Telcel | ||
| 2011–2013 | Coca-Cola, Telcel, Tecate and Volaris | ||
| 2013–2014 | Coca-Cola, Telcel, Tecate and Scotiabank | ||
| 2014–2017 | Under Armour | Pascual Boing, Scotiabank, Telcel and Tecate | |
| 2017–2018 | Scotiabank, Telcel and Tecate | ||
| 2018 | Grupo Caliente | ||
| 2019–2023 | Joma | ||
| 2023–2024 | Pirma | ||
| 2024 | Grupo Caliente and Cemix | ||
| 2025 | Grupo Caliente, Cemix and Bankaool | ||
| 2025– | Novibet, Nikko Auto-Parts, Cemix and Bankaool |
In 1971, Cruz Azul moved to the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where they experienced some of their most significant achievements, including five league titles and multiple domestic and international cup victories. They briefly left in 1996 for the Estadio Azul, where they played until 2018. The team returned to the Azteca in 2018, where they won their ninth league title in 2021.
The Estadio Azul, located in Mexico City's Colonia Nápoles, served as Cruz Azul's home from 1996 to 2018. Despite never winning a league title there, it was an iconic venue for the club. After a contract renewal issue, the team returned to the Azteca but announced a temporary return to the Estadio Azul, now known as the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, in 2024 due to renovations at the Azteca for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cruz Azul's second stint at Ciudad de los Deportes lasted one year, as from 2025 the team moved to the Estadio Olímpico Universitario due to logistical issues at the Colonia Nápoles stadium.
The team's training facilities, Instalaciones La Noria, are located in Xochimilco. The team has indicated that it intends to build a new stadium, but solid plans such as location have not materialized.
The club became infamous in Mexico for its failure to win a league title between 1997 and 2021. For English-speaking audiences, this so-called "Cruz Azul curse" has been likened to the "Neverkusen" label given to German club Bayer Leverkusen, the "Curse of the Bambino" for MLB's Boston Red Sox, and the "Curse of the Billy Goat" associated with the Chicago Cubs. These comparisons reflect a shared pattern: teams that, despite having competitive squads, consistently fell short in decisive matches or championship games. Cruz Azul's "curse" was finally broken with their victory in the Guardianes 2021 final against Santos Laguna, winning 2–1 on aggregate on 30 May 2021. The title drought had included six lost finals and numerous other painful playoff eliminations. It also gave rise to the colloquial Mexican Spanish verb cruzazulear, meaning to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory or to "choke" in dramatic fashion.
The club had its own official cheerleading club, known as Las Celestes, who were included as part of the institution in 2004. For years, they performed pre-match and during the halftime, becoming a valued tradition of the club and among fans. Cruz Azul was the only Mexican team to officially include cheerleaders as part of its club activities. However, as of today, Las Celestes are no longer active.
Cruz Azul has a passionate fan base, with La Sangre Azul as its only official supporters' group ( barra brava in Spanish), recognized by the club. Established in January 2001, it is known for its unwavering support, creating a vibrant atmosphere at both home and away games. Through their chants, banners, and coordinated displays, they play a vital role in uniting fans and enhancing the matchday experience. However, in March 2015, the group lost the support of the club's board due to violent incidents. In recent seasons, though, the relationship with the club's new board has shown signs of improvement, aiming to restore a positive and collaborative connection. La Sangre Azul stands as a key element of Cruz Azul's fan culture, embodying the loyalty and pride of the club's supporters.
Culturally, the rivalry is rooted in social and institutional contrasts. América is often associated with wealth and establishment due to its ownership by media conglomerate Televisa, while Cruz Azul is historically linked to the working class, stemming from its roots as a team founded by cement company Cooperativa La Cruz Azul. This contrast is reflected in the nickname Los Albañiles (), used for Cruz Azul and its supporters. In addition to these social contrasts, several players and coaches have represented both sides over the years, further intensifying the rivalry. Notably, Raúl Cárdenas managed both clubs during the 1970s, while Carlos Hermosillo remains the top scorer in Clásico Joven history, scoring 15 goals in total—seven with América and eight with Cruz Azul. The rivalry remains one of the most anticipated fixtures in Mexican football, regularly drawing large attendances and national media coverage. Matches between the two are played in Mexico City, with both clubs sharing the Estadio Azteca for much of their history, adding to the derby-like atmosphere of their clashes. As of May 2025, the two clubs have met 203 times in total matches, with América holding 74 wins, 61 victories for Cruz Azul, and 68 matches ending in draws.
| Víctor Velázquez |
| Antonio Reynoso |
| Iván Alonso |
| Mathías Cardaccio |
| Andrés Payssé |
| Joaquín Moreno |
Source: Cruz Azul
| Nicolás Larcamón | |
| Assistant managers | Javier Bergés |
| Joel Huiqui | |
| Miguelangel Vasquez | |
| Carlos Nicola | |
| Juan Gutiérrez | |
| Fernando Ramos | |
| Paolo Arriaga | |
| José Morales | |
| Antonio Acevedo | |
| Juan Pérez |
Source: Liga MX
| +Most league goals (single season) | |||
| 1 | Horacio López Salgado | 1974–75 | 25 |
| 2 | Carlos Hermosillo | 1993–94 | 27 |
| 1994–95 | 35 | ||
| 1995–96 | 26 | ||
| 5 | Sebastián Abreu | Verano 2002 | 19 |
| 6 | Emanuel Villa | Apertura 2009 | 17 |
| 7 | Jonathan Rodríguez | Guardianes 2020 | 12 |
| 8 | Uriel Antuna | Clausura 2024 | 8 |
| +Most international goals (single season) | |||
| 1 | Octavio Muciño | 1971 | 9 |
| 2 | Carlos Hermosillo | 1997 | 3 |
| Benjamín Galindo | |||
| 4 | Javier Orozco | 2008–09 | 7 |
| 2010–11 | 11 | ||
| 6 | Ángel Sepúlveda | 2025 | 9 |
| +Most goals scored ! Rank ! Player ! Years ! Goals | |||
| 1 | Carlos Hermosillo | 198 | |
| 2 | 133 | ||
| 3 | Francisco Palencia | 110 | |
| 4 | Fernando Bustos | 92 | |
| 5 | Eladio Vera | 80 | |
| 6 | Christian Giménez | 72 | |
| 7 | Pedro Duana | 71 | |
| 8 | Adrián Camacho | 67 | |
| 9 | Emanuel Villa | 66 | |
| 10 | Octavio Muciño | 63 |
| +Most appearances | |||
| 1 | Julio César Domínguez | 651 | |
| 2 | Ignacio Flores | 551 | |
| 3 | José de Jesús Corona | 502 | |
| 4 | Héctor Pulido | 496 | |
| 5 | Javier Guzmán | 482 | |
| 6 | Óscar Pérez | 470 |
| Paulino Sánchez | 1961–62 | First coach to manage Cruz Azul in their professional era. |
| Jorge Marik | 1962–66 | Promoted the team to the Primera División after winning the Segunda División in the 1963–64 season. |
| Walter Ormeño | 1966 | |
| Raúl Cárdenas | 1966–75 | Won five league titles (1968–69, México 70, 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74), three CONCACAF Champions' Cup titles (1969, 1970 and 1971), one national cup title (1968–69), and two Campeón de Campeones titles (1969 and 1974). |
| José Moncebáez | 1975–76 | |
| Jorge Marik | 1976 | |
| Alfonso Portugal | 1976 | |
| Ignacio Trelles | 1977–82 | Won two league titles (1978–79 and 1979–80). |
| Miguel Marín | 1982 | |
| Enrique Meza | 1982–83 | |
| Alberto Quintano | 1983–86 | |
| Hector Pulido | 1986–88 | |
| Manuel Lapuente | 1988 | |
| Mario Velarde | 1988–90 | |
| Axel Bierbaum | 1990 | |
| Ignacio Prieto | 1990–92 | |
| Nelson Acosta | 1 July 1992 – 31 December 1992 | |
| Enrique Meza | 1 July 1992 – 29 January 1995 | Second tenure at the club. |
| Luis Fernando Tena | 1995–96 | Won the 1996 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. |
| 1 July 1996 – 9 March 1997 | Won the second national cup title (1996–97 Copa México). | |
| Jesús del Muro | 1997 | |
| Luis Fernando Tena | 1997–2000 | Won Cruz Azul's eighth league title (Invierno 1997), against León, and the 1997 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Lost a league final against Pachuca in 1999. |
| José Luis Trejo | 31 March 2000 – 31 December 2002 | Led Cruz Azul to the Copa Libertadores final in 2001. |
| Mario Carrillo | 1 January 2003 – 7 March 2003 | |
| Enrique Meza | 15 March 2003 – 7 March 2004 | |
| Luis Fernando Tena | 12 March 2004 – 17 October 2004 | |
| José Luis Saldívar | 19 October 2004 – December 2004 | |
| Rubén Omar Romano | January 2005 – 15 December 2005 | Kidnapped and held hostage for 65 days during his tenure. |
| Isaac Mizrahi Smeke | 15 December 2005 – 20 May 2007 | |
| Sergio Markarián | 1 July 2007 – 30 June 2008 | Led Cruz Azul to a final after nearly 10 years, lost against Santos Laguna. |
| Benjamín Galindo | 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009 | Lost two finals with Cruz Azul: one against Toluca in the league final, and another against Atlante in the 2009 CONCACAF Champions League final. |
| Enrique Meza | 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2012 | Led the team to another league final, but lost against Monterrey, and also reached the 2010 CONCACAF Champions League final, where they were defeated by Pachuca. |
| Guillermo Vázquez | 1 July 2012 – 3 December 2013 | Won the third national cup title (Clausura 2013 Copa MX). |
| Luis Fernando Tena | 4 December 2013 – 19 May 2015 | Won the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League. |
| Sergio Bueno | 1 June 2015 – 28 September 2015 | |
| Tomás Boy | 2 October 2015 – 22 October 2016 | |
| Paco Jémez | Led Cruz Azul to first liguilla appearance since Clausura 2014 in the Apertura 2017 season. | |
| Pedro Caixinha | 5 December 2017 – 2 September 2019 | Won the fourth national cup title (Apertura 2018 Copa MX), the 2019 Supercopa MX, and led Cruz Azul to the first league final since Clausura 2013. |
| Robert Siboldi | 6 September 2019 – 11 December 2020 | Won the inaugural edition of the Leagues Cup. |
| Juan Reynoso | 7 January 2021 – 19 May 2022 | Tied league record for consecutive wins (12). Won the club's ninth league title (Guardianes 2021). |
| Diego Aguirre | 30 May 2022 – 21 August 2022 | Won the inaugural edition of the Supercopa de la Liga MX. |
| Raúl Gutiérrez | 22 August 2022 – 13 February 2023 | |
| Ricardo Ferretti | 22 February 2023 – 7 August 2023 | |
| Joaquín Moreno | 8 August 2023 – 19 December 2023 | |
| Martín Anselmi | 20 December 2023 – 24 January 2025 | Broke the record for most league points (42) in short tournaments (Apertura 2024). |
| Vicente Sánchez | 25 January 2025 – 6 June 2025 | Won the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. |
| Nicolás Larcamón | 16 June 2025 – Present | |
Internationally, Cruz Azul is one of Mexico's most successful clubs, having won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup/Champions League (CONCACAF's premier club competition) seven times, the most successful club in the region shared with América. In 2001, the club became the first Mexican and CONCACAF team to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores, narrowly losing to Boca Juniors on penalties.
Cruz Azul has also competed in the FIFA Club World Cup and the Copa Interamericana, and remains one of the most supported and historically significant football clubs in the Americas.
| +Cruz Azul honours !Type !Competition !Titles !Winning editions !Runners-up | ||||
| Top division !scope=col | Liga MX | 9 | 1968–69, México 1970, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1978–79, 1979–80, Invierno 1997, Guardianes 2021 | 1969–70, 1980–81, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1994–95, Invierno 1999, Clausura 2008, Apertura 2008, Apertura 2009, Clausura 2013, Apertura 2018, Clausura 2024 |
| Promotion division !scope=col | Segunda División | 1 | 1963–64 | – |
| Intercontinental CONCACAF CONMEBOL !scope=col | Copa Interamericana | 0 | – | 1971 |
Continental CONCACAF !scope=col | CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League | 7 | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1996, 1997, 2013–14, 2025 | 2008–09, 2009–10 |
| Continental CONMEBOL !scope=col | CONMEBOL Libertadores | 0 | – | 2001 |
| North America MLS Liga MX !scope=col | Leagues Cup | 1 | 2019 | – |
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