Cruz Azul 2-1 Tigres UANL
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 Tigres UANL in the Liga MX (Round 6) on Sun, 15 Feb 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla. Cruz Azul goals: Joaquim 56' (og), Nicolás Ibánez 60'. Tigres UANL goals: Ángel Correa 71'. Expected goals: 1.85-0.43. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Omar Campos (8.1).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Tigres UANL 2-1
Cruz Azul edged Tigres UANL 2-1 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Sunday 15 February in Liga MX.
An own goal by Joaquim put Cruz Azul ahead on 56' (1-0), Nicolás Ibánez made it 2-0 on 60' and Ángel Correa pulled one back for Tigres UANL on 71' (2-1).
Cruz Azul had 40% of the ball, shots were 18-9 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.85-0.43. Cruz Azul were the better side on chances, too.
Omar Campos (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 16,419. Referee: Daniel Quintero Huitrón.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Tigres UANL | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 | 0.43 |
| Total shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 230 (80%) | 348 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-3): Andres Gudino, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos, Agustin Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jose Paradela, Nicolás Ibánez, Carlos Rodriguez
Tigres UANL (4-2-3-1): Nahuel Guzman, Jesus Garza, Joaquim, Juan Jose Purata, Vladimir Lorona, Cesar Araujo, Fernando Gorriaran, Diego Lainez, Ángel Correa, Rodrigo Aguirre, Marcelo Flores
Key events
- 37' · Yellow card · Diego Lainez (Tigres UANL)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 56' · Goal · Joaquim (Cruz Azul)
- 60' · Goal · Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 61' · Substitution · Juan Brunetta for Cesar Araujo (Tigres UANL)
- 61' · Substitution · Jonathan Herrera for Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL)
- 64' · Yellow card · Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 69' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- 69' · Substitution · Jorge Rodarte for Omar Campos (Cruz Azul)
- 71' · Goal · Ángel Correa (Tigres UANL)
- 76' · Substitution · Christian Ebere for Jose Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 77' · Substitution · Amaury Garcia for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 83' · Substitution · Juan Pablo Vigon for Vladimir Lorona (Tigres UANL)
- 90' · Substitution · Mateo Levy for Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Joaquim (Tigres UANL)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 10, draws 11, Tigres UANL 13.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL?
Cruz Azul won, 2-1 (Liga MX) on Sun, 15 Feb 2026.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Tigres UANL?
Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 22:30 UTC at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL?
In 34 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 10 wins, 11 draws, Tigres UANL 13 wins (goals 32-38).