Liga MX Apertura - 7
Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Paradela (A. Sepulveda) 2'
11' D. Campillo Del Campo (M. Tapias)
↓ A. Sepulveda ↑G. Fernandez 18'
37' Bryan González
C. Rotondi (I. Rivero) 45'
HT
↓ C. Rodriguez ↑L. Romero 46'
Jorge Sánchez 55'
↓ J. Paradela ↑M. Bogusz 59'
↓ I. Rivero ↑L. Faravelli 59'
64' ↓ D. Campillo Del Campo ↑M. Gomez
64' ↓ M. Tapias ↑C. Cowell
70' Armando González
71' ↓ S. Sandoval ↑Chicharito
79' ↓ R. Alvarado ↑H. Camberos
79' ↓ E. Alvarez ↑Y. Padilla
80' Érick Gutiérrez
90'+2 Cade Cowell
90'+4 Luis Romo
↓ C. Rotondi ↑O. Campos 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
R. Rangel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Campillo Del Campo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
G. Sepulveda 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
M. Tapias 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Midfielders
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Alvarado 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
L. Romo 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
65
Passes
12
Duels
E. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. Gonzalez
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
27
Passes
17
Duels
E. Alvarez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
O. Whalley 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. A. Olivas Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gomez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
F. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicharito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Wilke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lira
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
C. Rotondi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
J. Paradela 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
I. Rivero
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
A. Sepulveda
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
A. Gudino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
J. Marquez
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
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fernandez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
M. Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Universitario |
| 11/28/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 08/31/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Akron |
| 03/30/2025 | Guadalajara Chivas | 0 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
12/01/2025
11/28/2025
08/31/2025
03/30/2025
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 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 Topple Leaders in Fiery Summit Clash
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. This top-of-the-table duel completely lived up to its billing, offering early fireworks, technological drama, and a massive shift in the Liga MX title race.
Early Fireworks
The atmosphere at the Estadio Akron was electric, but the home faithful were silenced almost immediately. With barely two minutes on the clock, J. Paradela found the back of the net, latching onto a precise, defense-splitting feed from A. Sepulveda to give the visitors a dream start. However, the league leaders refused to roll over on their own turf. By the 11th minute, Guadalajara Chivas had clawed their way back into the contest when D. Campillo Del Campo finished off a sharp, flowing move orchestrated by M. Tapias. The Intensity of these opening exchanges was simply breathtaking. The hosts dominated possession, holding the ball for 62% of the match and constantly peppering the opposition box. They eventually racked up 19 total attempts, forcing the match's tempo higher and higher right from the first whistle.
The Screen Dictates Play
As the first half wore on and the tactical Balance shifted slightly, the match was suddenly left entirely in the hands of the video officials. In the 32nd minute, Gabriel Fernández wheeled away in celebration, thinking he had restored the visitors' lead, only for VAR to ruthlessly chop off his effort. The drama escalated significantly just five minutes later at the opposite end of the pitch. The referee pointed to the spot for an apparent foul on Bryan González, sending the home crowd into raptures. Once again, technology intervened, overturning the penalty decision and leaving the home dugout utterly furious. This chaotic, stop-start five-minute spell injected real venom into the fixture, transforming an open football match into a deeply tense and heavily scrutinised affair.
The Sucker Punch
The decisive blow arrived right on the stroke of halftime. C. Rotondi materialised in the box to convert a brilliant pass from I. Rivero, putting Cruz Azul back in the driving seat. The second half saw Chivas throw everything forward in search of an equaliser, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery that required nine combined saves from the respective goalkeepers. Faced with this pressure, the visitors tested the keeper from distance, launching 11 shots from outside the box to keep the home defense honest. Ultimately, they ran into a brick wall named Jesús Orozco, who delivered an absolute masterclass at the back to repel the constant waves of attacks. The Stakes could not have been higher in this top-two battle. Escaping with all three points means the away side has now blown the title race wide open.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR decisively intervened twice within a chaotic five-minute spell, first cancelling a goal for Gabriel Fernández, then immediately overturning a penalty awarded to Guadalajara Chivas.
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.
Summit Clash at Estadio Akron
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. A true six-pointer that will either crown the runaway leaders or rip the title race wide open.
The Setup
The title race reaches boiling point at Estadio Akron on August 31, 2025. Guadalajara Chivas sit at the summit with 30 points, but Cruz Azul trail by just three points. The massive Stakes turn this into a genuine heavyweight clash. Chivas boast an impeccable Form rating at home, taking maximum points from their five fixtures here. Yet, the visitors are unbeaten in their last five outings and smell blood. With a combined goal average of 4.5 per game, the defensive Balance of both sides will be severely tested. We expect fireworks as the attacking Stars take center stage.
Key Battle
Armando González leads the line for the hosts with lethal intent. He faces a tactical war against the creative genius of José Paradela pulling strings for the visitors. If the midfield fails to contain Paradela's playmaking, the away side will dictate the tempo entirely.
Our Prediction
Expect a breathless encounter from the first whistle. Both teams pack too much firepower to sit deep. Our take is an explosive 2-2 draw that leaves the title race unresolved but thoroughly entertains the supporters.