Match report
Atlas beat Cruz Azul 1–0 at Atlas Stadium in Liga MX. M. García opened the scoring in the 52nd minute. Atlas have 3 wins in their last 5, while Cruz Azul have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
2H
⚽M. Garcíaassist M. García
52'
G. Aguirre
68'
⇄A. Sánchez↓ A. González
80'
80'
⇄K. Mier↓ R. Gonzalez
85'
A. Gudiño
⇄C. Vargas↓ M. García
89'
89'
⇄E. Ochoa↓ A. García
Momentum
ATL
⚽
CRU
Match info
TournamentLiga MX · Mexico
Kick-offMay 12, 2021 · 19:00
VenueAtlas Stadium
Attendance34,698 / 47,531 (73%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#11·
#18
#11·#18Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
53Ball possession %47
1.4Expected goals (xG)0.4
11Total shots10
4Shots on target4
5Shots off target4
3Blocked shots3
5Corner kicks5
1Offsides4
10Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves3
495Passes501
80Pass accuracy %77
15Tackles18
Player of the match
G. Aguirre7.9Lineups
ATL 4-3-37.11Formation7.294-3-3 CRU
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 34:17 | +17 | 36 | DWDWW |
| 2 |  Guadalajara Chivas | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 33:17 | +16 | 36 | WWWLW |
| 3 | Cruz Azul | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 31:18 | +13 | 33 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  CF Pachuca | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | +6 | 31 | LWDWW |
| 5 |  Toluca | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28:16 | +12 | 30 | DLWDW |
| 6 | Atlas | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16:18 | -2 | 26 | WDLWL |
| 7 |  Tigres UANL | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 28:18 | +10 | 25 | LWLWD |
| 8 |  Club America | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20:17 | +3 | 25 | LWLWD |
| 9 |  Club Tijuana | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 19:17 | +2 | 23 | DLWDW |
| 10 |  Leon | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 22:32 | -10 | 22 | WLLWL |
| 11 |  Club Queretaro | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 17:21 | -4 | 20 | LDLWD |
| 12 |  FC Juarez | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 26:32 | -6 | 19 | WDLWL |
| 13 |  Monterrey | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 22:24 | -2 | 18 | DLWLW |
| 14 |  Atletico San Luis | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 24:27 | -3 | 18 | LWLWD |
| 15 |  Necaxa | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 19:25 | -6 | 18 | WLWLL |
| 16 |  Mazatlán | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 22:37 | -15 | 15 | DLWLL |
| 17 |  Puebla | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13:26 | -13 | 13 | LDLWL |
| 18 |  Santos Laguna | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 20:38 | -18 | 12 | LDLWL |
European qualification Relegation
Liga MX
2025Atlas2-1Cruz AzulChampions League
2023Atlas0-2Cruz AzulDomestic Cup
2022Cruz Azul3-2AtlasLiga MX
2021Atlas1-0Cruz Azul