Liga MX Clausura - Semi-finals
Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Marquez 5'
8' O. Govea (F. Gonzalez)
J. Paradela 31'
42' F. Gonzalez
HT
46' ↓ E. Alvarez ↑R. Marin
56' ↓ R. Ledezma ↑Y. Padilla
56' ↓ S. Sandoval ↑D. Aguirre
A. Palavecino (C. Rodriguez) 66'
70' ↓ M. Gomez ↑H. Camberos
70' ↓ J. Castillo ↑S. Aguayo
↓ C. Rotondi ↑L. Romero 70'
↓ C. Ebere ↑G. Fernandez 70'
O. Campos 81'
↓ A. Palavecino ↑J. Orozco 82'
↓ O. Campos ↑A. Montano 82'
86' S. Aguayo
↓ J. Paradela ↑A. Morales 90'
Cruz Azul 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Guadalajara Chivas
Goalkeepers
Óscar Whalley 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Richard Ledezma 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
José Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
70
Entry
Diego Campillo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Bryan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gómez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Omar Govea 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Fernando González 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
Santiago Sandoval
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Alvarez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Ángel Sepúlveda 
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
27
Passes
18
Duels
BENCH
Juan Liceaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Tapias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Sepúlveda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Samir Inda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Camberos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Padilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Armando Aguayo Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
Kevin Mier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Márquez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Willer Ditta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amaury Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Piovi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
31%
Duel Win %
Omar Campos
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
José Paradela 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Agustín Palavecino
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Carlos Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Carlos Rotondi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Osinachi Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Andrés Gudiño
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Rodarte Barragan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Orozco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amaury Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Montaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
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
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtemoc |
| 02/22/2026 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 1 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 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 |
| 09/22/2024 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 03/03/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Guadalajara Chivas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 11/05/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 1 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
| 04/23/2023 | Guadalajara Chivas | 2 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio AKRON |
05/14/2026
02/22/2026
12/01/2025
11/28/2025
08/31/2025
03/30/2025
09/22/2024
03/03/2024
11/05/2023
04/23/2023
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Cruz Azul Break Chivas Hearts to Reach Final
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A knockout classic defined by ruthless efficiency, where the visitors silenced a passionate home crowd to permanently snatch their ticket to the showpiece final.
The Opening Act
The Stakes were truly astronomical following a wildly entertaining 2-2 draw in the first leg of this semi-final clash. Stepping onto the immaculate pitch at Estadio Akron, the underlying tension shattered almost instantly. J. Marquez stunned the vocal home supporters into sheer disbelief, producing a brilliant early strike in the fifth minute to put Cruz Azul ahead in the tie. Rather than capitulate, the hosts fired right back with vicious intent. A mere three minutes later, O. Govea emphatically leveled the match on the night and restored parity to the aggregate scoreline, providing a ruthless finish to a clever attacking sequence involving F. Gonzalez. The relentless Intensity characterizing those frantic opening exchanges set a breathless tempo for the entire stadium, instantly turning the field into a chaotic, end-to-end battlefield where both sides looked utterly desperate to seize the early momentum.
The Pivot
As the heavy dust of the initial onslaught settled, Guadalajara Chivas confidently controlled possession and dictated the general flow of traffic. Pushing high up the pitch, they desperately attempted to break down a tremendously resolute defensive block. Consequently, the fundamental Balance of play shifted into a grueling tactical standoff. At the other end, goalkeeper Óscar Whalley emerged as an undeniably heroic figure for the hosts, pulling off six crucial saves to keep the semi-final tie alive amid a barrage of dangerous, sweeping counter-attacks. The definitive and fatal blow finally landed in the 66th minute. A wonderfully fluid passing move completely unlocked the disjointed Chivas defence, generously allowing C. Rodriguez to perfectly set up A. Palavecino. His exceptionally clinical finish instantly silenced the massive stadium crowd and permanently altered the overall complexion of this high-wire semi-final encounter.
Resolution
Facing imminent elimination, Chivas threw absolutely everything forward in a frantic and desperate search for late salvation. They relentlessly rained down 14 total shots throughout the contest, desperately attempting to force an equalizer. Yet, the organized visitors comfortably absorbed the immense pressure wave after wave. Delivering a genuine and undeniable Upset Factor away from home against the higher seed, Cruz Azul held incredibly firm to secure the gritty 1-2 victory and progress 3-4 on aggregate. The monumental result sends them through to fight for the Clausura crown, brilliantly proving their tactical mettle when the psychological pressure was at its absolute highest peak. For the heartbroken hosts, a phenomenal regular season campaign ends in devastating and bitter fashion, leaving them to frustratingly rue their glaring inability to convert sustained possession into a rightful place in the highly anticipated ultimate finale.
Key Questions
What was the final aggregate score of the tie?
Cruz Azul advanced to the final with a 3-4 aggregate victory, following a 1-2 away win.
Who scored the decisive goal for the visitors?
A. Palavecino scored the match-winning goal in the 66th minute, securing his team's progression.
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.
Grand Final Dreams on the Line
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. With a place in the championship decider hanging in the balance, this second leg demands flawless execution under immense pressure.
The Setup
The Clausura semi-finals reach their ultimate climax at Estadio Akron on May 17, 2026. Following the grueling opening leg of this knockout tie, the Stakes are crystal clear: only one club will advance to the grand final. Second-placed Guadalajara Chivas boast a formidable scoring record on their own turf, averaging 2.2 goals per game, which elevates a surging Form metric. However, they face a resilient third-placed Cruz Azul side that knows exactly how to grind out results under heavy pressure. The exceptionally tight Balance between these Mexican giants ensures we are in for a gripping, tactical chess match where the smallest defensive lapse could shatter title aspirations.
Key Battle
The midfield supremacy contest will undoubtedly dictate the flow of this crucial second leg. The hosts will look to the incredibly dynamic Brian Gutierrez to set the tempo, thread key passes, and relentlessly break through the opponent's lines. He goes head-to-head against José Paradela, whose recent creative masterclasses for the visitors solidify his status as one of the brightest Stars on the pitch. Whichever playmaker manages to find pockets of space amidst the chaos will likely steer their club directly to the championship match.
Our Prediction
We anticipate an intense, end-to-end spectacle where the hosts' clinical finishing on their home ground ultimately proves to be the difference-maker. Look for Guadalajara to secure a hard-fought, nail-biting 2-1 victory, utilizing swift counter-attacks late in the second half to unlock a desperate visiting defense and punch their well-deserved ticket to the final.