The 2022-23 campaign was a season of dramatic turbulence and upheaval for Cruz Azul, with La Máquina ultimately securing a 9th-place finish in Liga MX after a chaotic year. The season was defined by a humiliating 7-0 defeat to rivals América in the Apertura and a revolving door of four different managers, including the late arrival of the legendary Ricardo Ferretti. Amidst the instability, the only constant offensive force was Mexican international Uriel Antuna, whose team-leading 8 league goals anchored the attack in a year built on struggle and change. The campaign remains a defining, difficult chapter that tested the unwavering support of the cementero faithful.