Nicolás Larcamón, the head coach of Cruz Azul, faces a challenging matchup against América in Liga MX. This encounter, scheduled for Saturday, will mark his 14th meeting with the team known as the “Águilas.” Historically, Larcamón has struggled against América, securing just one win out of 13 encounters.
Nicolás Larcamón’s Record Against América
Throughout his coaching career, Nicolás Larcamón has faced América 13 times. He has managed to achieve:
- Wins: 1
- Draws: 5
- Losses: 7
This results in a modest success rate of just 20.51%. Larcamón’s teams have gained only eight points from a possible 39 against this formidable opponent.
Last Encounter Details
The sole victory for Larcamón against América occurred earlier this year. In the seventh match of the Clausura 2025 tournament, his team, Necaxa, triumphed 3-2 at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. Key players in that match included:
- José Paradela (currently with Cruz Azul)
- Diber Cambindo
- Kevin Rosero
- Álvaro Fidalgo (scored both goals for América)
Prior to this win, Larcamón had gone through 12 matches without defeating América, which included five draws and seven losses. Most of those matches were during his tenures at Puebla and León, where he struggled significantly.
Defensive Challenges
In the 13 games against América, Larcamón’s teams have scored a total of 15 goals. However, they have also conceded 30 goals. A significant factor contributing to this record was the quarter-finals match in the Apertura 2022, where América dominated with an aggregate score of 11-2.
Other Tough Opponents
Beyond América, Larcamón has also found it challenging to compete against Pumas and Monterrey. His record against these teams is similar:
- Wins: 1
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 3
In total, he has faced each of these teams seven times. This gives him a percentage of 28.57%, with four points accumulated from 21 available.
Upcoming Matches and Goals
As he leads Cruz Azul, Larcamón will soon face both Pumas and Monterrey in the Apertura 2025. He is set to meet Monterrey in matchday 15 and Pumas in matchday 17, both of which will take place at home.
Overall, Nicolás Larcamón is determined to improve his record against América and other challenging opponents in the league.
