Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla
Updated
Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla in the Liga MX (Round 2) on Wed, 22 Jul 2026 at Estadio Banorte, Ciudad de México. Cruz Azul goals: Luka Romero 44', Christian Ebere 82'. Puebla goals: Fernando Monárrez 28'. Expected goals: 1.38-0.90. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Jeremy Márquez (8.5).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat Puebla 2-1
Cruz Azul came from behind to beat Puebla 2-1 at Estadio Banorte on Wednesday 22 July in Liga MX.
Fernando Monárrez put Puebla ahead on 28' (0-1), Luka Romero levelled for Cruz Azul on 44' (1-1) and Christian Ebere restored Cruz Azul's lead on 82' (2-1).
Cruz Azul had 67% of the ball, shots were 22-10 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-0.90.
Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 33,185. Referee: Karen Hernández Andrade.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 22 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 506 (89%) | 212 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 22 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (4-2-2-2): Kevin Mier, Jeremy Márquez, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesús Orozco, Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Érik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, José Paradela, Luka Romero, Nicolás Ibánez, Gabriel Fernández
Puebla (4-4-2): Ricardo Gutiérrez, Ángel Leyva, Facundo Almada, Juan Pablo Vargas, Fernando Monárrez, Kevin Velasco, Sergio Sanabria, Alberto Herrera, Emiliano Gómez, Alejandro Organista, Luifer Hernández
Key events
- 28' · Goal · Fernando Monárrez (Puebla)
- 37' · Yellow card · Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 44' · Goal · Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 56' · Substitution · Carlos Baltazar for Alberto Herrera (Puebla)
- 56' · Substitution · Eduardo Mustre for Luifer Hernández (Puebla)
- 58' · Substitution · Agustín Palavecino for Nicolás Ibánez (Cruz Azul)
- 58' · Substitution · Willer Ditta for Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
- 67' · Substitution · Amaury García for Luka Romero (Cruz Azul)
- 67' · Substitution · Omar Campos for Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 68' · Substitution · Christian Ebere for Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi (Cruz Azul)
- 77' · Substitution · Alonso Ramírez for Alejandro Organista (Puebla)
- 78' · Substitution · Brayan Garnica for Kevin Velasco (Puebla)
- 82' · Goal · Christian Ebere (Cruz Azul)
- 84' · Yellow card · Alonso Ramírez (Puebla)
- 87' · Substitution · Mathías Tomás for Sergio Sanabria (Puebla)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Eduardo Mustre (Puebla)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Fernando Monárrez (Puebla)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 12, draws 10, Puebla 6.
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Cruz Azul won, 2-1 (Liga MX) on Wed, 22 Jul 2026.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs Puebla?
Wed, 22 Jul 2026, 01:00 UTC at Estadio Banorte, Ciudad de México, Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruz Azul and Puebla?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Cruz Azul 12 wins, 10 draws, Puebla 6 wins (goals 38-25).