Liga MX Apertura - Quarter-finals
Guadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' Daniel Aguirre
HT
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑S. Sandoval 62'
66' Richard Ledezma
67' ↓ I. Rivero ↑M. Bogusz
67' ↓ A. Sepulveda ↑G. Fernandez
Willer Ditta 70'
↓ E. Alvarez ↑Chicharito 78'
↓ R. Ledezma ↑M. Gomez 78'
↓ B. Gonzalez ↑A. Mozo 84'
88' ↓ J. Paradela ↑L. Romero
Jeremy Márquez 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Midfielders
A. Gudino 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
51
Passes
0
Duels
W. Ditta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
E. Lira 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Piovi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
C. Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
J. Paradela
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
34
Passes
9
Duels
C. Rotondi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
E. Ochoa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bogusz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Garcia
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
M. Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Midfielders
R. Rangel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Aguirre
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
L. Romo 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
J. Castillo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
E. Alvarez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
O. Govea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
R. Alvarado
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
30
Passes
12
Duels
R. Ledezma
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
O. Whalley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicharito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Wilke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gomez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Padilla
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Liguilla Chess Match Ends in Akron Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A highly anticipated Liguilla clash between the league's top two sides devolved into a cautious tactical battle, leaving everything to play for in the vital return leg.
Early Shadow Boxing
The Stakes could not have been higher under the lights at Estadio Akron, with first hosting second in this crucial quarter-final first leg. Yet, the opening exchanges played out like a nervous and overly respectful chess match between two title contenders. Guadalajara Chivas edged possession in the crowded midfield, meticulously trying to carve through a resolute Cruz Azul defensive setup. Despite the promise of a classic Liguilla encounter given their stellar regular-season forms, both teams prioritized defensive solidity over any true attacking adventure. The visitors were perfectly happy to absorb the early pressure, occasionally breaking ranks to test the waters from distance without over-committing men forward. It was a first half defined entirely by caution rather than creativity, setting a decidedly muted tone for the rest of the evening's proceedings.
Quantity Over Quality
As the match progressed into the second half, the Intensity morphed into a frustrating spectacle of speculative and hopeful efforts. A barrage of 24 combined shots painted a picture of offensive intent on paper, but the reality on the pitch was far less threatening. Cruz Azul routinely resorted to long-range strikes, wildly firing from outside the box rather than patiently penetrating the penalty area. At the other end, Efrain Alvarez desperately tried to spark life into the hosts with clever key passes, yet the final clinical touch remained entirely elusive. José Castillo put in an outstanding defensive shift for the home side, expertly reading the game and ensuring the Balance of power never truly tipped toward the visiting attackers during their brief transitional surges.
Everything on the Line
Ultimately, it was a gritty night designed for the goalkeepers and central defenders to shine. Raúl Rangel proved vital for the hosts, commanding his penalty area with authority and cleanly parrying away the few meaningful attempts that actually breached his backline. For Cruz Azul, goalkeeper Kevin Mier matched that intense focus to comfortably preserve his clean sheet on the road. This scoreless draw means the tie is perfectly poised for the decisive second leg on December 1st. While this ninety minutes certainly lacked the fiery drama expected of Mexico's elite—making it a fairly quiet match for neutral viewers—the simmering tension guarantees a volcanic showdown. The real battle for a semi-final spot has merely been delayed.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Guadalajara Chivas's season?
This 0-0 draw keeps their title hopes alive but forces them to secure a demanding away result in the decisive second leg to advance further.
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.
Heavyweights Collide in Quarter-Final First Leg
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A top-two showdown guarantees fireworks as both sides battle to secure a crucial first-leg advantage.
The Setup
The tension is palpable at Estadio Akron this November 28, 2025. Guadalajara Chivas enter this knockout tie as table-toppers, riding a formidable Form rating that includes four wins from their last five outings. They face a resilient Cruz Azul side sitting right behind them in second, unbeaten in their recent stretch. The Stakes are massive here—every goal changes the complexion of the tie before the return leg on December 1st. With an explosive combined average of nearly four goals per game between them, defensive Balance might just be thrown out the window in pursuit of an early lead.
Key Battle
This match hinges on clinical execution versus creative vision. Armando González is the ultimate poacher for the hosts, ruthlessly converting chances inside the box. He will be matched indirectly by Carlos Rodríguez, the midfield maestro pulling the strings for the visitors. Whichever team's leading light shines brighter will likely dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
The abundance of Stars on the pitch points to goals. We back Chivas to utilize their home crowd for a narrow 2-1 victory, ensuring the tie remains wide open ahead of the second leg.