Liga MX Apertura - 14
Necaxa 1 - 1 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ G. Piovi ↑J. Orozco 33'
HT
54' ↓ T. Badaloni ↑R. Monreal
Jeremy Márquez 59'
↓ J. Marquez ↑I. Rivero 61'
↓ L. Romero ↑C. Rodriguez 61'
↓ O. Campos ↑C. Rotondi 61'
A. Morales (C. Rotondi) 65'
68' ↓ A. Pena ↑P. Perez
Willer Ditta 79'
↓ A. Sepulveda ↑G. Fernandez 80'
83' ↓ E. Lara ↑J. Rojas
86' A. Palavecino (K. Rosero)
José Rivero 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Lara
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
C. Calderon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Jacob 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
K. Rosero 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Palavecino 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
F. Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
D. Cambindo 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
T. Badaloni 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
L. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Perez 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
6%
Pass Acc
D. De Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
54
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Morales 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Marquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
J. Paradela
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
37
Passes
12
Duels
L. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
A. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
A. Gudino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Orozco
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rotondi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 01/29/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 10/05/2024 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 03/16/2024 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 10/05/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 01/22/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
| 12/13/2022 | Cruz Azul | 0 - 0 | Necaxa | Copa por México | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 07/30/2022 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 0 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 05/07/2022 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-1) | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/13/2022 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
Necaxa Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +9
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -12
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
Late Palavecino Strike Dents Cruz Azul's Title Charge
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A textbook clash of possession versus volume, ending in a dramatic stalemate that shakes up the top of the table dynamics.
The Opening Stanza
The action commenced at the Estadio Victoria with clear tactical blueprints on display. Cruz Azul stamped their authority on the ball early on, dictating the tempo with 61% controlled possession. Yet, it was Necaxa who delivered the real Intensity in the final third. Rather than retreating into a defensive shell, the hosts launched wave after wave of direct attacks, eventually registering a staggering 18 shots to the visitors' mere nine. This relentless attacking volume turned the penalty area into a battleground. Kevin Mier proved his immense worth between the sticks for the away side, producing three crucial saves to weather the early storm. Despite seeing much less of the ball, the home side consistently looked menacing on the counter.
Breaking the Deadlock
As the second half unfolded, the visitors desperately needed a spark to translate their heavy possession into tangible rewards. The pivotal moment arrived in the 65th minute through a tactical masterstroke. Substitute C. Rotondi injected immediate urgency onto the pitch, utterly shifting the Balance of the contest. He quickly carved open the backline to deliver a pinpoint assist for A. Morales, who finished with clinical precision. It was a classic sucker punch. The visitors had absorbed immense pressure, only to strike with ruthless efficiency when the rare opportunity arose. The goal seemingly broke the hosts' resolve, silencing the home crowd and putting the title contenders firmly in the driving seat.
The Grandstand Finish
With the title race heating up, the Stakes were monumental for the visitors to close out the match and maintain pressure at the summit. However, the home side refused to surrender. Throwing caution to the wind, they piled bodies forward. The glorious breakthrough finally came in the 86th minute. K. Rosero unlocked the fatigued defence, setting up A. Palavecino who fired home a dramatic equalizer. It was an incredible climax carrying a massive Upset Factor, considering the sheer points gap in the league standings. The late heroics snatched a thoroughly deserved point for the hosts, leaving the visitors utterly frustrated and still three points adrift of the league leaders.
Key Questions
Did Necaxa deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Despite much less possession, they registered 18 shots to the visitors' nine, constantly threatening the goal until their well-earned 86th-minute breakthrough.
How did substitute Agustín Palavecino change the game?
Stepping up when it mattered absolutely most, his clinical 86th-minute strike salvaged a crucial point, entirely flipping the emotional script of this tense encounter.
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.
Cruz Azul's Title Charge Faces Tricky Test at Estadio Victoria
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Cruz Azul's relentless pursuit of the Apertura summit makes this a compelling watch, but Necaxa's desperation to climb the table adds a dangerous edge to the proceedings.
The Setup
Cruz Azul arrive sitting comfortably in second place with a commanding tally of 27 points, boasting an unbeaten streak that pushes their Form rating exceptionally high. They are hunting down the top spot in a fierce title race. Necaxa, meanwhile, are languishing in 11th with a patchy recent record, resulting in a stark contrast in the competitive Balance. Despite the gap in quality, the Stakes remain significant for both sides on October 22, 2025, as the hosts battle to salvage their regular season campaign.
Key Battle
The clash of the forwards will dictate the terms of engagement: Diber Cambindo vs Gabriel Fernández. Necaxa's offensive hopes rest heavily on Cambindo's shoulders, whose recent attacking output has driven up the overall Stars metric for this fixture. He will be matched in intensity by Fernández, who has been absolutely lethal leading the line for the title-chasing visitors.
Our Prediction
Cruz Azul's superior firepower and tactical momentum will ultimately be too much for the hosts to handle. Expect an assertive away victory, with the visitors dictating the tempo from the first whistle and exploiting spaces left by a frustrated Necaxa defense.