Match report
Cruz Azul beat Santos Laguna 3–2 at Cruz Azul Stadium in Liga MX. A. García opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Cruz Azul have 3 wins in their last 5, while Santos Laguna have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽A. Garcíaassist A. García
16'
25'
C. Acevedo
27'
⚽Luis Gómezassist Luis Gómez
⚽R. Gonzalez
39'
2H
50'
⚽C. Gruezo
⚽A. Garcíaassist J. Orozco
62'
A. Castro
68'
⇄K. Mier↓ R. Gonzalez
72'
72'
⇄H. Holguín↓ C. Gruezo
O. Campos
74'
⇄E. Ochoa↓ A. García
81'
81'
⇄J. C. Echilvestre↓ Luis Gómez
Momentum
CRU
⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
SAN
Match info
TournamentLiga MX · Mexico
Kick-offMay 18, 2023 · 19:00
VenueCruz Azul Stadium
Attendance31,845 / 36,604 (87%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#5·
#12
#5·#12Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
2.5Expected goals (xG)2
15Total shots12
8Shots on target5
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
9Corner kicks6
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
1Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
J. Orozco7.9Lineups
CRU 4-3-37.33Formation7.184-3-3 SAN
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
Champions League
2024Cruz Azul0-2Santos LagunaDomestic Cup
2023Santos Laguna3-2Cruz Azul