Liga MX Apertura - 10
Cruz Azul 2 - 2 FT Club Queretaro
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' J. Paradela (L. Romero)
S. Homenchenko (M. A. Carcelen Carabali) 20'
Jonathan Perlaza 25'
27' Willer Ditta
Michael Carcelén 27'
S. Homenchenko 35'
HT
46' ↓ J. Rodarte ↑A. Sepulveda
↓ J. Perlaza ↑F. Venegas 46'
↓ M. A. Carcelen Carabali ↑J. Gomez 46'
51' Gonzalo Piovi
Jhojan Julio 62'
Jhojan Julio 62'
↓ M. Coronel ↑J. Robles 66'
68' ↓ W. Ditta ↑O. Campos
68' ↓ G. Piovi ↑J. Orozco
74' Luka Romero
75' Luka Romero
79' Mateusz Bogusz
79' ↓ I. Rivero ↑M. Bogusz
83' G. Fernandez
87' ↓ G. Fernandez ↑L. Faravelli
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Rivero 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
E. Lira 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
90
Passes
8
Duels
C. Rodriguez
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
67
Passes
3
Duels
C. Rotondi 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Paradela
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
54
Passes
8
Duels
L. Romero 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
G. Fernandez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
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
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
J. Orozco 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
G. Allison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. I. Mendoza Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Reyes 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
5
Blocks
S. Homenchenko 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8
Rating
J. Perlaza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
C. Villanueva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Bogarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. A. Carcelen Carabali 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Jhojan Julio
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Forwards
M. Coronel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
J. Hernandez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Manzanarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Venegas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
J. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. El-mesmari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Barrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/24/2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 08/24/2024 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 02/03/2024 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 09/25/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 3 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 03/30/2023 | Club Queretaro | 2 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
09/25/2025
02/24/2025
08/24/2024
02/03/2024
09/25/2023
03/30/2023
Cruz Azul Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -9
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
VAR Chaos and Homenchenko Heroics Stun the Hosts
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. A match that defied the standings, delivering relentless drama and proving that territorial dominance doesn't always guarantee three points.
Total Siege Meets Counter-Punch
The Intensity was palpable from the opening exchanges at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Title-chasing Cruz Azul smothered their opponents, as they dominated possession with an absurd 80% and attempted 24 total shots. The breakthrough felt inevitable, and J. Paradela delivered an early opener in the 14th minute. Yet, the Upset Factor materialized instantly. Struggling Club Queretaro refused to roll over. Against the run of play, S. Homenchenko struck back just six minutes later, before netting a stunning brace in the 35th minute. The visitors headed into the tunnel with an improbable 2-1 lead despite completing merely 92 accurate passes all night.
The Monitor Dictates Terms
The second half threw all tactical Balance out the window as the referee took centre stage. In the 62nd minute, VAR upgraded a foul by Jhojan Julio to a straight red card. Reduced to ten men, the away side dug trenches around their penalty area while Erik Lira pulled the strings in midfield for the hosts. Just as the relentless pressure seemed destined to break the visitors' resolve, Luka Romero committed a reckless challenge of his own. Another trip to the monitor, another red card upgraded by VAR, and suddenly both sides were navigating a chaotic ten-versus-ten battlefield.
Late Salvation Saves Face
With serious title race Stakes on the line, dropping points at home to a team in the bottom reaches of the table was unthinkable for the hosts. Piling immense pressure through a barrage of corners, the defensive dam finally broke in the 83rd minute. G. Fernandez bundled home a crucial equalizer, sparking desperate scenes of relief. However, a 2-2 draw leaves them trailing the league summit. For the visitors, escaping the capital with a hard-fought point after facing such a relentless attacking onslaught is a monumental achievement for their morale.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jhojan Julio impact the match?
It reduced Queretaro to ten men in the 62nd minute, forcing them into a deep defensive block to survive the overwhelming possession and attacking waves from the hosts.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR directly altered the dynamic by upgrading fouls to straight red cards for both Jhojan Julio and Luka Romero, turning the match into an expansive ten-a-side contest.
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.
Title Ambitions Tested Against Desperate Opposition
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Cruz Azul's flawless home record and title aspirations make them overwhelming favorites against a Queretaro side fighting to escape the league's basement.
The Setup
On September 25, 2025, the Estadio Olímpico Universitario plays host to a classic top-versus-bottom Liga MX clash. Cruz Azul are flying high in 2nd place, driven by an imposing Form rating. They have turned their stadium into a fortress with five wins from five home outings. Conversely, Club Queretaro are stuck down in 17th with a mere eight points, tilting the competitive Balance heavily toward the hosts. The Stakes are massive for Cruz Azul's Apertura title race; anything less than three points against a struggling opponent would be viewed as a disaster.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Luka Romero taking on Pablo Barrera. Romero brings high-quality Stars impact to the home attack, utilizing his pace and vision to unlock stubborn defenses. For the visitors, veteran Barrera is the lone creative outlet. If Queretaro are to launch any meaningful counter-attacks, it will have to go through him.
Our Prediction
We expect Cruz Azul to dominate possession, relentlessly probing a deep Queretaro block before breaking them down. Our take is a comfortable 3-0 victory for the home side, keeping their title hopes burning bright.