Liga MX Clausura - 10
Cruz Azul 3 - 0 FT Atletico San Luis
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' A. Palavecino (N. Ibanez)
↓ A. Sanchez ↑G. Lajud 26'
Lucas Esteves 31'
Gibran Lajud 36'
Eduardo Águila 45'+2
Eduardo Águila 45'+2
HT
↓ M. Garcia ↑B. Galdames 46'
53' Willer Ditta
57' ↓ J. Marquez ↑C. Rodriguez
65' ↓ N. Ibanez ↑G. Fernandez
65' ↓ J. Paradela ↑A. Montano
67' G. Fernandez (A. Palavecino)
↓ O. Macias ↑R. Meraz 68'
↓ J. Medina ↑L. Flores 68'
71' A. Montano (G. Fernandez)
72' Andres Montaño
73' ↓ O. Campos ↑A. Morales
73' ↓ A. Palavecino ↑E. Lira
↓ R. Torres ↑J. Dominguez 77'
87' Erik Lira
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
A. Gudino 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
O. Campos 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
A. Palavecino
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
J. Marquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
C. Rotondi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
J. Paradela 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
L. Romero 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
N. Ibanez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
E. Ochoa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
E. Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Montano 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
25
Minutes
7.3
Rating
D. Valdez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fernandez
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
25
Minutes
8
Rating
C. Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Atletico San Luis
Goalkeepers
A. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
26
Entry
Defenders
R. Torres
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
B. Galindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanpe 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
0
Tackles
E. Aguila 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Lucas Esteves
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
O. Macias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
S. Salles-Lamonge
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
M. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joao Pedro Galvao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
G. Lajud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodriguez
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
R. Meraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Galdames
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Munoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Barajas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Cruz Azul Win
Atletico San Luis Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
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 Suffocate Misfiring San Luis
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A relentless attacking masterclass from La Máquina underlined their title credentials while brutally exposing the visitors' defensive frailties.
Opening Act
Cruz Azul didn't just dominate possession; they suffocated their opponents entirely. The Intensity was blistering from the opening whistle at Estadio Cuauhtemoc. A. Palavecino opened the scoring early, burying a slick feed from N. Ibanez to set a punishing tone. San Luis barely crossed the halfway line, instantly locked into a desperate survival mode. Their Upset Factor plummeted as wave after wave of sky-blue shirts crashed against their penalty area. The hosts dictated the tempo perfectly, turning the ball into a blunt instrument and rarely giving the visitors a moment to breathe or coordinate an escape plan.
The Pivot
Any lingering hopes for the visitors evaporated deep into first-half stoppage time. A heavy challenge brought the referee to the monitor, and VAR upgraded the initial caution to a straight red card for Eduardo Águila. That decision shattered the match's Balance. Down a man and chasing shadows, San Luis faced an impossible mountain. Substitute keeper G. Lajud put in a heroic shift with a string of spectacular saves to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable, but the relentless pressure meant the dam was always going to burst. The numerical advantage allowed the hosts to completely monopolise the pitch.
Resolution
The second half transformed into a sky-blue shooting gallery. Managerial tweaks proved immediately lethal, as G. Fernandez and Andres Montaño came off the bench and tore through the exhausted defence. Palavecino turned provider for Fernandez, before Fernandez set up Montaño in a devastating four-minute spell that was rubber-stamped by VAR. The Stakes were high for Cruz Azul to maintain their top-two status, and they delivered an emphatic statement. A barrage of 28 shots to nine tells the final story of a match where the home side simply operated on a higher plane.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Eduardo Águila impact the match?
The stoppage-time dismissal completely destroyed San Luis's tactical shape, allowing Cruz Azul to monopolise possession and relentlessly bombard their penalty area throughout the second half.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR delivered two crucial interventions: upgrading Águila's foul to a straight red before halftime, and later confirming Montaño's quick-fire goal to seal the 3-0 rout.
How did substitute Agustín Palavecino change the game?
Though starting this fixture, Palavecino was the ultimate difference-maker on the pitch, dictating the tempo, opening the scoring early, and providing a crucial second-half assist.
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 Defiance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A ruthless title contender faces a desperate underdog, making this a classic trap game with massive championship implications.
The Setup
Welcome to Estadio Cuauhtemoc. Cruz Azul are flying high in a heated title race. Sitting second with 27 points, their Form rating signals pure dominance. They boast a flawless record of five wins from five at home. Atletico San Luis arrive in 15th place with a dismal away record. The Stakes are crystal clear. The hosts need three points to maintain their championship push, while the visitors are fighting for pride. Our metrics show a major mismatch in Balance, heavily favouring the home side. Expect a match dictated completely by the superior Stars in blue.
Key Battle
Carlos Rotondi drives the wide play for the home side. His ability to create chaos is unmatched right now. He faces a direct tactical shootout against João Pedro Galvão. The San Luis forward is a rare bright spark for the struggling visitors and their only reliable outlet.
Our Prediction
Our verdict points to a comfortable home victory. Cruz Azul will dominate possession early and pin their opponents deep. Expect them to break the deadlock well before half-time. The visitors might grab a consolation goal given the high expected goal count, but the home fortress will hold firm.