Liga MX Apertura - 16
Puebla 0 - 3 FT Cruz Azul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Bogusz (C. Rodriguez) 33'
HT
46' ↓ L. Rey ↑F. Monarrez
50' Eduardo Navarro
J. Marquez (G. Fernandez) 57'
60' ↓ E. Guerra ↑P. Gamarra
60' ↓ E. Navarro ↑C. Baltazar
60' ↓ R. Marin ↑A. Araos
↓ M. Bogusz ↑I. Rivero 64'
66' Ariel Gamarra
↓ G. Fernandez ↑A. Sepulveda 72'
↓ J. Paradela ↑L. Faravelli 73'
O. Campos (A. Sepulveda) 84'
↓ J. Marquez ↑L. Romero 85'
↓ C. Rodriguez ↑E. Sanchez 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
J. Rodriguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. de la Rosa 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
J. R. Pachuca Martinez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
N. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
E. Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
L. Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
J. Gonzalez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Monarrez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
K. Mier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Marquez 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
58
Passes
5
Duels
C. Rodriguez 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
O. Campos 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
J. Paradela
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
37
Passes
13
Duels
M. Bogusz 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
G. Fernandez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
A. Gudino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Faravelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Rivero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sepulveda 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
18
Minutes
6.9
Rating
M. Levy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Valdez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Puebla | 0 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 01/25/2025 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 10/19/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 04/13/2024 | Puebla | 0 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 11/13/2023 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/18/2023 | Puebla | 1 - 3 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
Puebla Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +23
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -16
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
A Clinical Masterclass Keeps The Machine Rolling
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Cruz Azul demonstrated exactly why they are chasing the Apertura crown with a ruthless dismantling of a disjointed Puebla side.
The Early Chess Match
Puebla tried to impose themselves early at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc, attempting to disrupt the rhythm of the high-flying visitors. However, the sheer Stakes of the Apertura title race kept Cruz Azul completely locked in. The away side controlled possession with 57% of the ball, forcing the hosts to chase shadows across the pitch. C. Rodriguez masterfully pulled the strings in the midfield, orchestrating attacks and finally unlocking the defense in the 33rd minute. He found M. Bogusz, who clinically buried the opener to break the deadlock. That moment caused the Intensity of the match to shift instantly, as Puebla had to abandon their cautious, defensive shape and risk leaving spaces open at the back.
Stepping on the Gas
Coming out after the halftime break, the Balance of play firmly belonged to the confident away side. Puebla pushed forward, desperately seeking an equalizer and leaning on set-piece pressure with eleven total corners in the match, but their offensive efforts repeatedly hit a brick wall. When J. Marquez doubled the lead just before the hour mark in the 57th minute, finishing off a slick feed from G. Fernandez, the wind was completely knocked out of the home crowd. Despite the hosts attempting to mount a comeback and eventually generating four shots on target, visiting goalkeeper Kevin Mier stood exceptionally tall. He produced a string of four brilliant saves to extinguish any glimmer of hope.
The Final Nail
With the Upset Factor completely erased by that formidable defensive display, the final stages turned into a tactical victory lap for the visitors. The introduction of fresh legs added even more bite to their relentless attack. Late in the match, substitute A. Sepulveda made an immediate impact off the bench, beautifully teeing up O. Campos in the 84th minute to put the definitive exclamation point on a 3-0 away win. This commanding performance sends a very clear message to the league leaders: Cruz Azul is breathing right down their necks, sitting just three points adrift. Meanwhile, Puebla remains firmly trapped in the mid-table obscurity of the standings, desperately needing a spark to turn their dismal form around.
Key Questions
How did substitute Kevin Mier change the game?
Though starting the match rather than substituting, Kevin Mier was absolutely crucial, anchoring the defense with four spectacular saves to ensure a vital clean sheet for the visitors.
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 Puebla Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. With the visitors locked in a fierce title race, dropping points against a struggling home side is simply not an option.
The Setup
High Stakes define this Apertura round 16 clash at Estadio Cuauhtémoc on November 01, 2025. Cruz Azul arrive sitting second in the table, boasting an unbeaten five-game Form streak. Conversely, Puebla are languishing in 14th place, desperate for traction after a patchy run. The competitive Balance is heavily skewed toward the visitors, but the hosts have enough attacking Stars to make things uncomfortable if taken lightly.
Key Battle
Emiliano Gómez vs Amaury Morales. Gómez has been the creative spark for the hosts, pulling strings in the final third and demanding attention. He faces a direct challenge against Morales, who brings explosive energy and tactical discipline to the visiting midfield.
Our Prediction
Cruz Azul to win 2-0. Expect the visitors to control possession early, suffocating the hosts before breaking through their defensive block in the second half.