Cruz Azul 3-2 Chivas
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 3-2 Chivas in the Liga MX (Round 1/4) on Mon, 1 Dec 2025 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Cruz Azul goals: Gabriel Fernández 14', Jeremy Márquez 72', Carlos Rodriguez 90'+7. Chivas goals: Cade Cowell 8', Bryan Gonzalez 35'. Expected goals: 1.09-2.25. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Carlos Rodriguez (8.9).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Chivas 3-2
Cruz Azul came from behind to beat Chivas 3-2 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario on Monday 1 December in Liga MX.
Cade Cowell put Chivas ahead on 8' (0-1), Gabriel Fernández levelled for Cruz Azul on 14' (1-1), Bryan Gonzalez restored Chivas' lead on 35' (1-2), Jeremy Márquez levelled for Cruz Azul on 72' (2-2) and Carlos Rodriguez restored Cruz Azul's lead on 90+7' (3-2).
Carlos Rodriguez's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Cruz Azul had 47% of the ball, shots were 9-13 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.09-2.25. Chivas created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 58,445.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Chivas | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.09 | 2.25 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 271 (75%) | 333 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1): Andres Gudino, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Ignacio Rivero, Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Jose Paradela, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Gabriel Fernández
Chivas (3-4-2-1): Jose Rangel, Daniel Aguirre, Luis Romo, Jose Castillo, Richard Ledezma, Omar Govea, Fernando Gonzalez, Bryan Gonzalez, Roberto Alvarado, Efrain Alvarez, Cade Cowell
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Cade Cowell (Chivas)
- 14' · Goal · Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 18' · Yellow card · Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 35' · Goal · Bryan Gonzalez (Chivas)
- 46' · Substitution · Jesus Orozco for Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
- 46' · Substitution · Jorge Sánchez for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 57' · Substitution · Érick Gutiérrez for Efrain Alvarez (Chivas)
- 61' · Substitution · Alan Mozo for Richard Ledezma (Chivas)
- 68' · Substitution · Omar Campos for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 68' · Substitution · Angel Sepulveda for Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul)
- 72' · Goal · Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 74' · Yellow card · Jose Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 75' · Yellow card · Érick Gutiérrez (Chivas)
- 76' · Substitution · Alan Pulido for Roberto Alvarado (Chivas)
- 76' · Substitution · Javier Hernández for Omar Govea (Chivas)
- 76' · Substitution · Santiago Sandoval for Cade Cowell (Chivas)
- 83' · Yellow card · Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
- 83' · Yellow card · Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- 88' · Substitution · Jorge Rodarte for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 17, draws 9, Chivas 6.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Chivas?
Cruz Azul won, 3-2 (Liga MX) on Mon, 1 Dec 2025.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Chivas?
Mon, 1 Dec 2025, 01:00 UTC at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Chivas?
In 32 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 17 wins, 9 draws, Chivas 6 wins (goals 44-27).