Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey
Updated
It finished level: Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey in the Liga MX (Round 11) on Sun, 9 Mar 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Ignacio Rivero 21'. Monterrey goals: Sergio Ramos 12'. Sent off: Gonzalo Piovi (74'). Expected goals: 1.52-1.22. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Ignacio Rivero (8.2).
Match report
Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey: match report
Cruz Azul and Monterrey shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Sunday 9 March in Liga MX.
Sergio Ramos put Monterrey ahead on 12' (0-1) and Ignacio Rivero levelled for Cruz Azul on 21' (1-1).
Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul) was sent off on 74'.
Cruz Azul had 50% of the ball, shots were 18-12 (8-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.52-1.22.
Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 22,895. Referee: Óscar Mejía García.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.52 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 325 (80%) | 320 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-3): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sánchez, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Mateusz Bogusz, Angel Sepulveda, Lorenzo Faravelli
Monterrey (4-2-3-1): Luis Cardenas, Ricardo Chavez, John Medina, Sergio Ramos, Gerardo Arteaga, Jorge Rodriguez, Iker Fimbres, Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres, Lucas Ocampos, German Berterame
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)
- 17' · Yellow card · John Medina (Monterrey)
- 21' · Goal · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 56' · Substitution · Nelson Deossa for Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)
- 67' · Substitution · Fidel Ambriz for Iker Fimbres (Monterrey)
- 67' · Substitution · Georgios Giakoumakis for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 74' · Red card · Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
- 78' · Substitution · Jesus Orozco for Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 82' · Substitution · Roberto de la Rosa for Jorge Rodriguez (Monterrey)
- 85' · Yellow card · German Berterame (Monterrey)
- 90' · Substitution · Gabriel Fernández for Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 90' · Substitution · Alexis Gutiérrez for Mateusz Bogusz (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 13, draws 13, Monterrey 9.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Monterrey?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Liga MX) on Sun, 9 Mar 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Monterrey?
Sun, 9 Mar 2025, 01:05 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Monterrey?
In 35 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 13 wins, 13 draws, Monterrey 9 wins (goals 50-40).