Cruz Azul 2-1 Pachuca
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 Pachuca in the Liga MX (Round 6) on Sun, 9 Feb 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Ignacio Rivero 22', Gabriel Fernández 90'. Pachuca goals: José Salomon Rondon 76'. Sent off: Eduardo Bauermann (84'). Expected goals: 1.94-1.12. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Carlos Moreno (8.4).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Pachuca 2-1
Cruz Azul squeezed past Pachuca 2-1 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Sunday 9 February in Liga MX.
Ignacio Rivero put Cruz Azul ahead on 22' (1-0), José Salomon Rondon levelled for Pachuca on 76' (1-1) and Gabriel Fernández restored Cruz Azul's lead on 90' (2-1).
Gabriel Fernández's 90' strike proved decisive.
Eduardo Bauermann (Pachuca) was sent off on 84'.
Cruz Azul had 58% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (8-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.94-1.12.
Carlos Moreno (Pachuca) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 10,733. Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Pachuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.94 | 1.12 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 15 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 352 (83%) | 246 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 12 | 7 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesus Orozco, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Carlos Rodriguez, Erik Lira, Luka Romero, Mateusz Bogusz, Georgios Giakoumakis
Pachuca (4-2-3-1): Carlos Moreno, Carlos Sanchez, Eduardo Bauermann, Andres Micolta, Alonso Aceves, Alan Bautista, Jose Saldivar, Miguel Rodriguez, John Kennedy, Oussama Idrissi, José Salomon Rondon
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 36' · Yellow card · Eduardo Bauermann (Pachuca)
- 38' · Yellow card · Georgios Giakoumakis (Cruz Azul)
- 46' · Substitution · Luis Rodriguez for Carlos Sanchez (Pachuca)
- 46' · Substitution · Pedro Pedraza for Jose Saldivar (Pachuca)
- 46' · Substitution · Jorge Berlanga for Andres Micolta (Pachuca)
- 50' · Substitution · Arturo Gonzalez for Miguel Rodriguez (Pachuca)
- 60' · Substitution · Amaury Morales for Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 64' · Substitution · Javier Lopez for John Kennedy (Pachuca)
- 68' · Yellow card · Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul)
- 70' · Substitution · Angel Sepulveda for Mateusz Bogusz (Cruz Azul)
- 70' · Substitution · Gabriel Fernández for Georgios Giakoumakis (Cruz Azul)
- 76' · Goal · José Salomon Rondon (Pachuca)
- 81' · Yellow card · Angel Sepulveda (Cruz Azul)
- 84' · Red card · Eduardo Bauermann (Pachuca)
- 88' · Substitution · Alexis Gutiérrez for Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- 88' · Substitution · Lorenzo Faravelli for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 90' · Goal · Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
All-time head-to-head
31 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 14, draws 7, Pachuca 10.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Pachuca?
Cruz Azul won, 2-1 (Liga MX) on Sun, 9 Feb 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Pachuca?
Sun, 9 Feb 2025, 03:05 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Pachuca?
In 31 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 14 wins, 7 draws, Pachuca 10 wins (goals 41-33).