Cruz Azul put a cease to Chivas’ undefeated document within the Clausura 2026 after defeating them by a 2-1 rating. In a repeat efficiency from their Liguilla conflict in late 2025, a late purpose gave Cruz Azul the victory and though Chivas remained in first place, they’re solely two factors above Cruz Azul now. Chivas could have as robust a take a look at subsequent week after they journey to face off towards present Liga MX champions Toluca whereas Cruz Azul may also have a tricky go to, after they face off towards Monterrey.
The first half began with Chivas nonetheless having Diego Campillo taking the place of the injured Luis Romo. A shot from outdoors the world from Agustin Palavecino would go simply vast. After Palavecino pushed Daniel Aguirre, there was a small scuffle that ended with each gamers getting Yellow playing cards. A shot inside the world from Gabriel Fernandez would go vast. After Chivas misplaced the ball simply outdoors the world, the ball would fall finally to Jose Paradela however his left footed shot would go vast. Off a free kick, Efrain Alvarez received off a cross that became a shot that pressured Cruz Azul’s goalkeeper, Andres Gudiño, to make an excellent save. A deflected ball fell into the world however Armando Gonzalez didn’t get to the ball, losing an excellent likelihood. Off a free kick, the cross into the world from Palavecino would discover Gabriel Fernandez, who received off a header previous Chivas’ goalkeeper, Raul Rangel, and into the online to attain and provides Cruz Azul the 1-0 lead. A great cross within the space discovered Daniel Aguirre however his proper footed shot was blocked by Cruz Azul’s protection. After an excellent run into the world, Roberto Alvarado received previous two defenders and received off a left footed shot that will go simply vast. One other nice run, this time by Omar Govea, ended with the midfielder getting off a left footed shot that went vast. The halftime whistle blew and though Chivas had labored laborious within the remaining minutes, they’d didn’t get the tie as Cruz Azul stored their benefit.
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The 2nd half began with Chivas and Cruz Azul not making any modifications in the course of the break. A great cross into the world was simply out of attain of Carlos Rodriguez, who would have had an in depth vary likelihood had he gotten to it. Chivas subbed out Efrain Alvarez, Omar Govea and Jose Castillo for Brian Gutierrez, Hugo Camberos and Angel Sepulveda. Cruz Azul subbed out Erik Lira for Amaury Garcia. Carlos Rotondi would get into the world and get off a left footed shot previous Rangel to attain however it was dominated offside. An amazing via cross discovered Fernandez however a diving slide took the ball off his toes. A left footed shot from Rotondi was simply saved by Rangel. Off a free kick, a left footed shot from Alvarado would power Gudiño to make an excellent save. Cruz Azul subbed out Gabriel Fernandez for Nicolas Ibañez. After getting the ball within the space, Camberos received off an excellent low shot that was simply deflected vast by Willer Ditta. Aguirre would get the ball within the space and regarded like was dropped by a defender however nothing was given. A great cross within the space was headed vast by Gonzalez. Camberos received off a terrific proper footed shot type outdoors the world that will hit the put up. Off a counter, Jeremy Marquez received off a proper footed shot within the space that went simply vast. Cruz Azul subbed out Jorge Rodarte and Jose Paradela for Omar Campos and Luka Romero. Chivas subbed out Armando Gonzalez for Ricardo Marin. Virtually instantly Chivas would have a counter by which Marin received off a cross into the world the place Angel Sepulveda would head the ball previous Gudiño to attain and tie the match at 1-1. Chivas continued to go at it and it regarded like they had been going to finish up robust. On a nook kick, the cross into the world can be headed from shut vary by Carlos Rodriguez previous Rangel to attain and provides Cruz Azul the 2-1 lead. It was a complete shock as Chivas regarded like they’d taken management of the match and had been at their greatest degree however had been shocked by some awful defending. Chivas subbed out Richard Ledezma for Santiago Sandoval. A cross into the world discovered a large open Alvarado however his header went vast in a foul miss. Off a counter, the ball would fall for Camberos however his proper footed shot would go vast. It could be the final likelihood as Cruz Azul received the victory and ended Chivas’s possibilities of an undefeated season.
After a terrific begin, Chivas’ profitable streak involves an finish at 6 video games. Coincidentally it got here by the hands of Cruz Azul, the crew who had final overwhelmed them in a match after they eradicated Chivas from the Liguilla within the Apertura 2025. Chivas gave a terrific efficiency however after wanting like they’ve taken management of the match and getting the tie, a really dangerous defensive mistake allowed Rodriguez, who is much from a tall participant, to get a header and provides Cruz Azul the victory. Cruz Azul is now creeping on Chivas as they sit solely two factors away from them within the standings. The dangerous information for each side is that they face two extraordinarily robust away matches. Chivas must journey to Liga MX title holders, Toluca whereas Cruz Azul will journey to perennial candidate Monterrey’s house. It is going to be a really robust match for both sides as they each have nice threat of dropping down within the standing with the extent of issue of their matches.
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