Cruz Azul 2-0 Monterrey
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-0 Monterrey in the Liga MX (Round 15) on Sun, 26 Oct 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Jesus Orozco 44', Angel Sepulveda 90'+6. Sent off: Oliver Torres (24'). Expected goals: 2.39-0.60. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Carlos Rodriguez (8.6).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Monterrey 2-0
Cruz Azul got the better of Monterrey 2-0 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Sunday 26 October in Liga MX.
Jesus Orozco put Cruz Azul ahead on 44' (1-0) and Angel Sepulveda made it 2-0 on 90+6'.
Oliver Torres (Monterrey) was sent off on 24'.
Cruz Azul had 56% of the ball, shots were 18-9 (9-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.39-0.60. Cruz Azul were the better side on chances, too.
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 18,406.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.39 | 0.60 |
| Total shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 14 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 433 (90%) | 305 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-3): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sánchez, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Jeremy Márquez
Monterrey (3-4-3): Luis Cardenas, John Medina, Sergio Ramos, Luis Reyes, Ricardo Chavez, Oliver Torres, Jorge Rodriguez, Gerardo Arteaga, Sergio Canales, German Berterame, Lucas Ocampos
Key events
- 24' · Red card · Oliver Torres (Monterrey)
- 29' · Yellow card · Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 44' · Goal · Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 49' · Yellow card · Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 52' · Substitution · Omar Campos for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 52' · Substitution · Ignacio Rivero for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 75' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Jose Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 75' · Substitution · Angel Sepulveda for Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 77' · Substitution · Anthony Martial for Sergio Canales (Monterrey)
- 79' · Yellow card · Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 84' · Substitution · Amaury Garcia for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 85' · Substitution · Carlos Salcedo for Ricardo Chavez (Monterrey)
- 85' · Substitution · Jesus Corona for Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey)
- 89' · Yellow card · Amaury Garcia (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Joaquin Moxica for Luis Reyes (Monterrey)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Angel Sepulveda (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?
Cruz Azul won, 2-0 (Liga MX) on Sun, 26 Oct 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Monterrey?
Sun, 26 Oct 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 Monterrey?
In 35 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 13 wins, 13 draws, Monterrey 9 wins (goals 50-40).