Liga MX Clausura - Final
Cruz Azul 0 - 0 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
42' J. Marquez
HT
49' A. Garcia
A. Angulo 56'
↓ Juninho ↑A. Carrasquilla 57'
64' ↓ C. Ebere ↑G. Fernandez
P. Vite 70'
81' ↓ J. Paradela ↑L. Romero
81' ↓ O. Campos ↑A. Morales
↓ U. Antuna ↑P. Bennevendo 84'
89' ↓ C. Rodriguez ↑A. Montano
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
Kevin Mier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Márquez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
65%
Pass Acc
Willer Ditta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Gonzalo Piovi 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
70
Passes
6
Duels
Omar Campos
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Amaury Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Palavecino
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
45
Passes
16
Duels
José Paradela
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Carlos Rodríguez 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Carlos Rotondi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Osinachi Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Andrés Gudiño 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesús Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodarte Barragan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amaury Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Montaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karol Velázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ariel Castro Sevilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rodrigo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Silva
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Rubén Duarte 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Carrillo 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Álvaro Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Robert Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulises Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | Cruz Azul | 0 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 03/15/2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Universitario |
| 11/09/2025 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 3 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 10/11/2025 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Friendlies Clubs | Heart Health Park |
| 04/06/2025 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/27/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 05/13/2024 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 05/10/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 03/31/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 10/08/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 4 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
05/22/2026
03/15/2026
11/09/2025
10/11/2025
04/06/2025
10/27/2024
05/13/2024
05/10/2024
03/31/2024
10/08/2023
Cruz Azul Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
The Azteca Stalemate: Cruz Azul's Siege Yields Nothing
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. Despite a relentless attacking display from the hosts, a stubborn defensive block forces this Clausura Final to be decided in the second leg.
The Opening Act
Cruz Azul immediately dominated possession, establishing a 61% stronghold that turned the legendary Estadio Azteca into their personal canvas. The Stakes were unmistakably high for this Clausura Final first leg, and the hosts played with the urgency of a team desperate to secure an early advantage. José Paradela was instrumental during these initial exchanges, constantly pulling the strings in midfield and recording six key passes as he tried to unlock a deep, unyielding defensive block. The visitors, fully aware of the knockout survival pressure, opted to absorb the early waves, prioritizing structural integrity over any adventurous forward thrusts. This tactical approach set the tone for a gripping, if one-sided, chess match where territorial dominance was absolute but the final devastating touch remained frustratingly elusive.
The Pivot
As the match progressed, it settled into a predictable rhythm that could only be described as a complete attacking siege. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' forward momentum resulted in a staggering 23 total shots, yet their striking accuracy was glaringly deficient. Only four of those efforts actually tested the goalkeeper, with another ten blocked by a sea of defending bodies. Carlos Rodríguez worked tirelessly alongside Paradela to maintain the tempo, dictating play and shuffling the ball in the final third. However, every dangerous combination ultimately crashed into a resolute wall of ten men. The visitors were entirely content to suffer without the ball, managing a paltry 0.13 xG from just four speculative attempts all night, banking heavily on keeping the tie alive.
Resolution
When the final whistle finally echoed around the stadium, the 0-0 scoreline painted a picture of immense frustration for the home side and quiet satisfaction for the visitors. Gonzalo Piovi and the rest of the defensive line had essentially enjoyed a spectator role, entirely untroubled by an opposition that showed zero ambition to grab an away goal. Now, this tightly contested two-leg tie hangs entirely in the balance ahead of the return fixture on May 25. The home side will rue their missed opportunities and must rapidly rediscover their clinical edge in front of goal. Meanwhile, the visitors will feel their defensive masterclass has perfectly set the stage for them to capitalize on home advantage in the decisive final clash.
Key Questions
Why did this match end without a breakthrough?
Cruz Azul dominated possession and fired 23 shots, but their lack of clinical finishing against a highly disciplined defensive block left them scoreless.
When is the second leg of this final?
The decisive second leg of this Clausura knockout tie will take place on May 25, 2026, to determine the champion.
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.
Clausura Crown on the Line as Cruz Azul Hosts Pumas
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This opening leg will dictate the tactical rhythm of the title decider as the league's top seed enters the crucible of the capital.
The Setup
On May 22, 2026, Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes sets the stage for the opening act of the Clausura Final. Cruz Azul step onto their home turf riding an exceptional surge of Form, having claimed four wins in their last five outings. They face the ultimate test against U.N.A.M. - Pumas, who finished atop the regular season standings with 36 points. The Stakes simply cannot be higher; this is part one of a winner-takes-all scenario that culminates in the return leg on May 25. The Balance rating illustrates how evenly matched these elite sides are, leaving absolutely no room for complacency.
Key Battle
The Stars on the pitch will determine the margins in this intense tactical war. José Paradela operates as the primary creative fulcrum for the hosts, looking to carve open a disciplined Pumas shape. In response, the visitors will rely heavily on Jordan Carrillo to launch swift counter-attacks and exploit spaces left behind by the aggressive home side.
Our Prediction
We expect Cruz Azul to seize the initiative on home soil. Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for the hosts, establishing a slender lead but keeping the tie incredibly tense for the second leg.