Match report
Cruz Azul beat Puebla 2–1 at Cruz Azul Stadium in Liga MX. C. Baltazar opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Cruz Azul have 3 wins in their last 5, while Puebla have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
15'
⚽C. Baltazarassist Eduardo Navarro
⚽R. Gonzalez
27'
2H
A. Castro
50'
67'
U. Torres
⇄E. Ochoa↓ A. García
69'
69'
⇄J. Vargas↓ C. Baltazar
⚽A. Garcíaassist J. Díaz
88'
⇄K. Mier↓ R. Gonzalez
88'
88'
⇄J. Rodríguez↓ A. Gamarra
Momentum
CA
⚽⚽⚽
P
Match info
TournamentLiga MX · Mexico
Kick-offMay 18, 2026 · 19:00
VenueCruz Azul Stadium
Attendance30,747 / 36,604 (84%)
RefereeJ. Gil (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#17·
#6
#17·#6Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
56Ball possession %44
1.9Expected goals (xG)1.4
15Total shots9
7Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
540Passes468
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
W. Ditta7.7Lineups
CA 4-3-37.15Formation7.054-3-3 P
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
2026Cruz Azul2-1PueblaChampions League
2024Cruz Azul0-2PueblaDomestic Cup
2023Puebla3-2Cruz AzulLiga MX
2022Cruz Azul1-0Puebla