Cruz Azul aims to secure their first 2-0 start to an Apertura campaign since 2024 when they face Puebla on Tuesday. The reigning Liga MX Clausura champions began their season with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against San Luis, scoring three times in the final half-hour after trailing 2-0. Coach Joel Huiqui's team has shown resilience, remaining unbeaten since April, with their last loss to a Mexican side being against Pachuca.

Puebla, under Gerardo Espinoza, also started positively, securing a 1-0 triumph over Juarez despite playing with ten men for nearly half an hour. A win on Tuesday would give Puebla a 2-0 Apertura record for the first time since the 2022-23 season, and their first consecutive Apertura victories since 2023. Cruz Azul holds a strong historical advantage in recent encounters against Puebla.