Liga MX Apertura - 2
Atlas 3 - 3 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' E. Aguirre
Erik Lira 22'
31' D. Gonzalez (E. Aguirre)
44' Antonio Sánchez
HT
Mateusz Bogusz 53'
A. Sepulveda 55'
A. Sepulveda (M. Bogusz) 58'
60' ↓ S. Hernandez ↑A. Gonzalez
60' Matheus Doria (A. Rocha)
↓ C. Rotondi ↑O. Campos 71'
↓ L. Romero ↑L. Faravelli 71'
74' ↓ Gustavo Ferrareis ↑C. Orrantia
74' ↓ D. Gonzalez ↑G. del Prete
↓ E. Lira ↑J. Marquez 78'
José Paradela 82'
86' ↓ E. Aguirre ↑J. Serrato
86' ↓ U. Djurdjevic ↑M. Coccaro
↓ M. Bogusz ↑A. Morales 86'
↓ J. Sanchez ↑M. Levy 86'
A. Sepulveda (J. Paradela) 90'
90'+4 Aldo Rocha
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlas
Goalkeepers
A. Sanchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
V. H. Rios De Alba 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
G. Aguirre 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Matheus Doria 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Gustavo Ferrareis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
S. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
A. Rocha 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
J. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
D. Gonzalez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
U. Djurdjevic 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Aguirre
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
C. Ramos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Orrantia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. San Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Serrato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. del Prete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coccaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
J. Sanchez 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
W. Ditta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Piovi 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
C. Rotondi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
E. Lira
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
J. Paradela
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
C. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
L. Romero
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Forwards
A. Sepulveda 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
M. Bogusz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Gudino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Velazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Samano Salgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Levy 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Atlas | 2 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 01/14/2026 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 07/20/2025 | Atlas | 3 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 01/12/2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 1 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 11/07/2024 | Atlas | 2 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 04/22/2024 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 07/02/2023 | Atlas | 2 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 05/06/2023 | Cruz Azul | 0 - 1 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/23/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 07/16/2022 | Atlas | 3 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
Atlas Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Six-Goal Thriller at the Estadio Jalisco
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A mesmerising exhibition of counter-attacking ruthlessness meeting overwhelming offensive volume in a true modern classic.
Counter-Attacking Masterclass
The Estadio Jalisco witnessed a fascinating tactical clash from the opening exchanges. Atlas set up a brilliant counter-attacking trap, intentionally ceding the ball to the visitors. This calculated approach paid dividends rapidly when E. Aguirre found the back of the net just seventeen minutes in. The hosts were utterly ruthless in transition, absorbing pressure before springing forward. By the time D. Gonzalez doubled the advantage on the half-hour mark, the home crowd was in delirium. Cruz Azul looked stunned despite controlling the tempo. The early Stakes felt monumental for the playoff-chasing hosts, who defended their box with fierce determination. The visitors were left to ponder how their territorial dominance had yielded a two-goal deficit heading towards the interval.
Five Minutes of Chaos
Our take on the second half is simple: it was pure, unadulterated chaos. The complexion of the match shifted completely on a VAR intervention in the 53rd minute, confirming a penalty won by M. Bogusz. A. Sepulveda stepped up and coolly converted, instantly raising the Intensity to fever pitch. Just three minutes later, Sepúlveda struck again to wipe out the deficit entirely. However, the astonishing goal flurry was not over. Before the travelling supporters could even finish celebrating the comeback, Matheus Doria restored the home side's lead on the hour mark. Three goals spanning five breathless minutes completely redefined the tactical landscape, leaving both defences scrambling for answers.
The Late Drama
Entering the final stages, the pitch tilted entirely towards the Atlas penalty area. The visitors commanded a staggering 71% possession, launching a barrage of 29 total shots to avoid an unlikely Upset Factor. The home side's defensive block bent under the relentless pressure but appeared likely to hold out for a famous victory. Yet, the Balance of football can be incredibly cruel or poetic, depending on your allegiance. In the dying embers of the ninetieth minute, Sepúlveda found space one last time to complete a historic hat-trick and snatch a 3-3 draw. Our verdict is that Cruz Azul's overwhelming shot volume ultimately merited a point, while Atlas will undoubtedly rue their inability to survive those agonising final seconds.
Key Questions
What made Ángel Sepúlveda the Man of the Match?
He single-handedly salvaged a point with a spectacular hat-trick, including a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser under immense pressure.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A perfect storm of clinical Atlas counter-attacks against relentless Cruz Azul pressure, producing 39 combined shots and constant penalty box action.
Did Atlas deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually Cruz Azul who scored the late equaliser. Given their 71% possession and 29 shots, the visitors thoroughly earned their point.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Cruz Azul Chases Top Spot While Atlas Fights for Ground
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Cruz Azul's title push faces a genuine road test in Guadalajara against an unpredictable Atlas side desperate for stability.
The Setup
Cruz Azul arrives at Estadio Jalisco sitting second with 27 points, riding a solid unbeaten streak and boasting a massive +11 goal difference. Their exceptional Form suggests they are genuine title contenders this Apertura. On the flip side, Atlas (6th, 18 points) is stumbling terribly with a winless streak over their last five matches. The Stakes are crystal clear: Cruz Azul needs all three points to pressure the league leaders, while Atlas wants to cement their top-six status. With a combined 3.3 goals expected per game, the Stars on display should deliver an entertaining clash, even if the competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the in-form visitors.
Key Battle
Atlas will rely heavily on Diego González to spark their attacking transitions, but he faces a monumental hurdle in Gonzalo Piovi. Piovi has been an absolute rock for Cruz Azul, reading the game flawlessly and completely neutralizing opposition forwards.
Our Prediction
Cruz Azul 2-1 Atlas. The visitors simply have too much momentum and firepower right now. Atlas will likely find the net at home, but Cruz Azul's superior quality in the final third will secure the victory late on.