Cruz Azul Sets Historic Liga MX Record for Unrivaled Consistency

Cruz Azul has cemented its place in the history books of Mexican football by establishing a level of consistency never before seen in the short-tournament era. With the club reaching 32 points in the current Apertura 2026 campaign, "La Máquina" has become the first team to secure at least 32 points in six consecutive Liga MX tournaments. This feat highlights the club's dominance over the past three years, during which they have remained a constant force at the top of the standings.

This achievement breaks a long-standing benchmark set nearly 26 years ago. Previously, the record for sustained excellence belonged to Toluca, which managed to record at least 30 points across six straight tournaments between Verano 1998 and Invierno 2000. During that legendary run, the Red Devils accumulated 210 points, averaging 35 per tournament, and secured three league titles. While Toluca's era was defined by championships, Cruz Azul's new record raises the bar for regular-season reliability.

A Three-Year Run of Excellence

Cruz Azul's record-breaking journey began in the Clausura 2024 with a 33-point finish. The team reached its peak during the Apertura 2024, where they amassed an impressive 42 points—the highest total of this six-tournament stretch. The consistency continued through 2025, with 33 points in the Clausura and 35 in the Apertura, followed by another 33-point haul in the Clausura 2026.

By hitting the 32-point mark in the ongoing Apertura 2026, the club has ensured that it has never dipped below that threshold during this three-year span. Notably, the team has also maintained a top-three finish throughout this entire period, highlighting their dominance at the top of the table. Perhaps most impressive is that they have maintained this level even in their least productive campaigns.

While Toluca’s historic run occurred in the late 1990s, Cruz Azul’s new benchmark has been set under the modern competitive format. Furthermore, the club’s current point total for the Apertura 2026 could still increase, as the campaign has not yet concluded. This unprecedented run of form has officially eclipsed a record that many believed would stand for decades to come, marking a new golden age of consistency for the club.