Liga MX Gameweek 9, Clausura
Santos Laguna 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
14' Luis Gómez
J. Marquez 15'
26' Javier Güemez
28' Javier Güemez
Nicolás Ibáñez 28'
HT
54' E. Bullaude (C. Dajome)
↓ N. Ibanez ↑G. Fernandez 56'
↓ A. Morales ↑O. Campos 57'
66' ↓ C. Dajome ↑D. Medina
66' ↓ L. Gomez ↑J. C. Echilvestre
72' ↓ F. Villalba ↑L. Vuoso
J. Paradela (C. Rotondi) 78'
80' Haret Ortega
↓ J. Marquez ↑A. Montano 80'
84' ↓ B. Amione ↑E. Orona
↓ C. Rotondi ↑L. Romero 84'
↓ J. Paradela ↑J. Rodarte 84'
85' ↓ A. Lopez ↑T. Jimenez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Kevin Picón 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Haret Ortega
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Bruno Amione
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Emmanuel Echeverría
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Javier Güémez 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Aldo López
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristián Dájome 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Fran Villalba 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Luis Gómez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Ezequiel Bullaude 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Héctor Holguín 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. C. Echilvestre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cedillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Vuoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers
Andrés Gudiño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amaury Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Willer Ditta
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Érik Lira
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gonzalo Piovi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Carlos Rotondi
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
José Paradela 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Agustín Palavecino
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Jeremy Márquez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Carlos Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Nicolás Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Emmanuel Ochoa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar Campos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amaury García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Montaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Valdez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osinachi Ebere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Rodarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 2 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 08/17/2025 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/20/2025 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 11/03/2024 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 03/10/2024 | Santos Laguna | 3 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 08/20/2023 | Cruz Azul | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 04/30/2023 | Cruz Azul | 3 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 08/07/2022 | Santos Laguna | 4 - 0 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
| 02/28/2022 | Cruz Azul | 1 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 08/01/2021 | Santos Laguna | 1 - 1 | Cruz Azul | Liga MX | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
03/04/2026
08/17/2025
02/20/2025
11/03/2024
03/10/2024
08/20/2023
04/30/2023
08/07/2022
02/28/2022
08/01/2021
Santos Laguna Win
Cruz Azul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Santos Laguna
Cruz Azul
Santos Laguna
Cruz Azul
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Strike Secures Crucial Away Points
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. An intriguing top-versus-bottom clash where superior attacking quality eventually punctured a stubborn defensive rearguard to keep the title charge alive.
Setting the Tempo
The fixture at Estadio Corona began exactly as the league table suggested it might, with a massive gap in confidence clearly visible. Cruz Azul, desperately chasing the league leaders, arrived with clear intent and edged possession to establish early authority. Their sharp attacking Intensity pinned the hosts back almost immediately. The persistent pressure paid dividends within 15 minutes when J. Marquez broke the deadlock, finishing with aplomb to reward the visitors' assertive start. Santos Laguna appeared to be unravelling entirely when Javier Güemez was shown a red card shortly after. However, a crucial VAR intervention in the 26th minute mercifully overturned the dismissal. That incredible stroke of fortune kept the home side's fading hopes alive, allowing them to regroup and survive a relentless barrage of first-half shots from the confident title contenders.
The Resistance Fights Back
Emerging for the second half with renewed belief, the hosts flipped the script and punished their opponents' failure to extend the lead while they had the chance. The delicate Balance of the tie shifted dramatically in the 54th minute. C. Dajome carved out a dangerous pocket of space and delivered a precise pass to E. Bullaude, who clinically dispatched the equaliser past a stunned goalkeeper. Suddenly, the tantalising prospect of a massive Upset Factor loomed large over the stadium. The away side, previously looking so comfortable on the ball, seemed momentarily rattled by the home team's unexpected vigour. Despite generating significantly more expected goals over the ninety minutes, the visitors found themselves locked in a gritty, physical scrap, desperately needing to rediscover their earlier attacking rhythm.
Class Tells in the End
With the Stakes incredibly high for a side sitting just three points off the league summit, the visitors ruthlessly ramped up the pressure in the closing stages. They continually peppered the penalty area, ultimately racking up an impressive 16 total shots. The decisive, heartbreaking moment for the home fans finally arrived in the 78th minute. C. Rotondi expertly unlocked the tired defence, teeing up J. Paradela to strike the fatal blow and restore the vital lead. It was a goal born of sheer persistence and superior squad depth. The late winner condemned the battling hosts to another deeply frustrating defeat, leaving them anchored to the very bottom of the table. Meanwhile, the crucial away victory perfectly highlighted the mental resilience required to mount a serious championship challenge this season.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
A 26th-minute VAR review controversially cancelled a red card for Javier Güemez, allowing Santos to keep eleven men on the pitch and briefly mount a spirited second-half comeback.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Cruz Azul Chasing Glory in the Comarca
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Cruz Azul's relentless title charge meets a Santos Laguna side desperate to climb off the foot of the table.
The Setup
On March 04, 2026, Estadio Corona hosts a fixture defined by stark contrasts. Cruz Azul arrive sitting proudly in 2nd place, firmly entrenched in the championship race. The Stakes are massive for the visitors, who cannot afford to drop points against weaker opposition. Meanwhile, Santos Laguna are enduring a torrid campaign, stranded in 18th place. Their Form is dismal, hindered by a leaky defense that has already conceded 30 goals. The Balance of power heavily favors Cruz Azul; their tactical discipline and fluid transitions will likely overwhelm a home side lacking confidence and cohesion.
Key Battle
Lucas Di Yorio carries the Stars rating for the hosts and represents their most realistic path to an upset. However, he will be starved of service if Cruz Azul's Gabriel Fernández is allowed to orchestrate the game from the front. Fernández's ability to stretch defenses and link play could tear Santos apart before they even get a foothold in the contest.
Our Prediction
We expect a commanding away victory. Cruz Azul's 67.6% win probability accurately reflects the gulf in class. The visitors will control possession, dictate the tempo, and systematically dismantle a fragile Santos backline. An emphatic 3-0 win for Cruz Azul is firmly on the cards.