Santos Laguna 1-2 Cruz Azul
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Santos Laguna 1-2 Cruz Azul in the Liga MX (Round 9) on Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at Estadio Corona, Torreón. Santos Laguna goals: Ezequiel Bullaude 54'. Cruz Azul goals: Jeremy Márquez 15', José Paradela 78'. Expected goals: 0.54-1.57. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Jeremy Márquez (8.5).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Santos Laguna 2-1
Cruz Azul edged Santos Laguna 2-1 away from home at Estadio Corona on Wednesday 4 March in Liga MX.
Jeremy Márquez put Cruz Azul ahead on 15' (0-1), Ezequiel Bullaude levelled for Santos Laguna on 54' (1-1) and José Paradela restored Cruz Azul's lead on 78' (1-2).
Santos Laguna had 47% of the ball, shots were 6-16 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.54-1.57. Cruz Azul were the better side on chances, too.
Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 15,065.
Match stats
| Santos Laguna | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.54 | 1.57 |
| Total shots | 6 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 | 29 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 237 (74%) | 279 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 6 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 9 |
Lineups
Santos Laguna (4-2-3-1): Carlos Acevedo, Kevin Picón, Haret Ortega, Bruno Amione, Emmanuel Echeverría, Javier Güémez, Aldo López, Cristian Dájome, Fran Villalba, Luis Gómez, Ezequiel Bullaude
Cruz Azul (5-4-1): Andrés Gudiño, Willer Ditta, Érik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Amaury Morales, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, José Paradela, Agustín Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodríguez, Nicolás Ibánez
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Luis Gómez (Santos Laguna)
- 15' · Goal · Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 28' · Yellow card · Javier Güémez (Santos Laguna)
- 29' · Yellow card · Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 54' · Goal · Ezequiel Bullaude (Santos Laguna)
- 56' · Substitution · Gabriel Fernández for Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 57' · Substitution · Omar Campos for Amaury Morales (Cruz Azul)
- 66' · Substitution · Diego Medina for Cristian Dájome (Santos Laguna)
- 66' · Substitution · Juan Carlos Echilvestre for Luis Gómez (Santos Laguna)
- 72' · Substitution · Lucca Vuoso for Fran Villalba (Santos Laguna)
- 78' · Goal · José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 80' · Substitution · Andrés Montaño for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 80' · Yellow card · Haret Ortega (Santos Laguna)
- 84' · Substitution · Jorge Rodarte for José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 84' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 84' · Substitution · Efraín Orona for Bruno Amione (Santos Laguna)
- 85' · Substitution · Tahiel Jiménez for Aldo López (Santos Laguna)
- 89' · Yellow card · Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 2012: Santos Laguna 10, draws 6, Cruz Azul 17.
Questions
Who won Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul won, 1-2 (Liga MX) on Wed, 4 Mar 2026.
When and where is Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul?
Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 01:00 UTC at Estadio Corona, Torreón, Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul?
In 33 league meetings since 2012: Santos Laguna 10 wins, 6 draws, Cruz Azul 17 wins (goals 41-48).