Match report
Cruz Azul beat Santos Laguna 2–1 at Santos Laguna Stadium in Liga MX. C. Gruezo opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Santos Laguna have 1 win in their last 5, while Cruz Azul have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽C. Gruezoassist K. Balanta
13'
22'
A. Castro
24'
⚽R. Gonzalezassist W. Ditta
2H
47'
⚽A. García
⇄H. Holguín↓ C. Gruezo
69'
69'
⇄K. Mier↓ R. Gonzalez
Luis Gómez
71'
⇄J. C. Echilvestre↓ Luis Gómez
78'
78'
⇄E. Ochoa↓ A. García
Momentum
SAN
⚽⚽⚽
CRU
Match info
TournamentLiga MX · Mexico
Kick-offMar 4, 2026 · 20:00
VenueSantos Laguna Stadium
Attendance32,519 / 43,358 (75%)
RefereeS. Guida (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#2·
#9
#2·#9Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
47Ball possession %53
1.3Expected goals (xG)1.7
13Total shots10
5Shots on target5
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks6
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
525Passes507
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
A. Castro7.7Lineups
SAN 4-3-36.80Formation6.954-3-3 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 |
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