Liga MX Apertura - 4
Atletico San Luis 1 - 2 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jesús Orozco 10'
Erik Lira 38'
HT
C. Rotondi (J. Paradela) 52'
A. Sepulveda 57'
66' ↓ B. Galdames ↑Yan Phillipe
67' ↓ J. Suarez ↑R. Torres
67' ↓ M. Klimowicz ↑A. Cruz
67' ↓ Rodrigo Dourado ↑S. Salles-Lamonge
↓ M. Bogusz ↑L. Faravelli 74'
↓ E. Lira ↑L. Romero 74'
↓ J. Paradela ↑J. Marquez 75'
↓ A. Sepulveda ↑M. Levy 83'
↓ C. Rotondi ↑O. Campos 85'
85' R. Torres
Jesús Orozco 90'+4
Jesús Orozco 90'+4
Gonzalo Piovi 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico San Luis
Goalkeepers
A. Sanchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Macias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Suarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Juanpe 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
E. Aguila 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
J. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
B. Galdames
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
M. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
M. Klimowicz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Joao Pedro Galvao
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
6
Fouls
5.2
Rating
BENCH
C. Rodas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Torres 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
J. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Guillen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marchand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Salles-Lamonge 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Najera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Phillipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
I. Rivero 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
E. Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
C. Rodriguez 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
63
Passes
9
Duels
C. Rotondi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
J. Paradela 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
M. Bogusz
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Sepulveda
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
A. Gudino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras |
| 03/16/2025 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 09/18/2024 | Atletico San Luis | 3 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 02/11/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 09/30/2023 | Atletico San Luis | 1 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 03/18/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
08/12/2025
03/16/2025
09/18/2024
02/11/2024
09/30/2023
03/18/2023
Atletico San Luis Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 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
Cruz Azul Weather the Storm to Maintain Title Charge
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A spectacular second-half meltdown featuring two red cards and a penalty proved exactly why the visitors are genuine title contenders.
Suffocating the Hosts
Right from the opening exchanges at Estadio Alfonso Lastras, Cruz Azul dictated the tempo. Showcasing a remarkable level of Intensity, the visitors dominated possession with 62% of the ball, forcing Atletico San Luis into a deep, desperate defensive block. Willer Ditta was an absolute rock at the back, orchestrating the play and snuffing out any rare counter-attacks before they could materialize. The struggling hosts found it impossible to establish any meaningful Balance across the pitch, failing to register significant threats in the final third. It was a patient, methodical dismantling during the first 45 minutes, setting a tense stage for the fireworks that were guaranteed to follow.
The Ten-Minute Tornado
The deadlock finally shattered in the 52nd minute when C. Rotondi finished a slick move orchestrated beautifully by J. Paradela. Before the hosts could even clear their heads, disaster struck again. A. Sepulveda coolly dispatched a penalty just five minutes later to double the advantage. The wheels completely fell off for San Luis on the hour mark when João Pedro Galvão was shown a straight red card following a lengthy VAR review. Given the massive Stakes of the playoff race, the visitors looked completely out of sight, entirely overwhelming a fractured home side that seemed ready to throw in the towel.
Late Lifeline and Chaos
Football, however, rarely follows a simple script. Bringing a sudden Upset Factor to the dying moments, substitute R. Torres found the back of the net in the 85th minute for the ten-men hosts. Suddenly, the stadium roared back to life, transforming what looked like a comfortable away procession into a frantic siege. The pressure boiled over deep into stoppage time as Jesús Orozco earned a red card of his own, ensuring both teams finished a man down. Ultimately, Cruz Azul held their nerve. Our take highlights a massive away victory that cements their second-place standing, keeping them breathing down the necks of the league leaders while leaving San Luis stranded in mid-table mediocrity.
Key Questions
How did the red card for João Pedro Galvão impact the match?
It reduced the hosts to ten men immediately after conceding twice, completely stifling their momentum and handing full control to the visitors.
How did substitute Román Torres change the game?
Coming off the bench, he scored a crucial goal in the 85th minute, dragging his shorthanded team back into the contest for a dramatic finale.
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's Title Charge Meets San Luis Resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Cruz Azul need a win to maintain their championship push, making this a crucial test against a desperate home side.
The Setup
Atletico San Luis are enduring a miserable Apertura campaign, languishing down in 15th place. Their record at Estadio Alfonso Lastras heading into this August 12, 2025 clash offers little comfort, boasting just two wins in seven home outings. This dismal run yields a modest Form rating. Conversely, high-flying Cruz Azul arrive sitting second in the table, riding an impressive five-game unbeaten streak. The stark gap in quality reflects a low competitive Balance score, but the Stakes are massive for the visitors' title aspirations. Despite the mismatch, a combined average of over three goals per game suggests an absolute shootout awaits. This offensive firepower is driven by an off-the-charts Stars rating, highlighted by the recent brilliance of Carlos Rodríguez dictating play in the middle of the park.
Key Battle
The defining clash features Cruz Azul's relentless attacking machinery against the fragile backline of Atletico San Luis. The visitors love to dictate the tempo and flood the final third with bodies. Consequently, the home defensive unit must remain flawlessly disciplined and compact for the full ninety minutes to avoid a heavy blowout.
Our Take
Cruz Azul are overwhelming favorites to dictate proceedings. Expect the away side to dominate possession, relentlessly exploit the gaps left by the hosts, and secure a comfortable multi-goal victory to keep the pressure on the league leaders.