Puebla, Mexico, MEX — Cruz Azul survived a late Guadalajara equalizer to secure a dramatic home win at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, with Carlos Rodríguez's 85th-minute strike proving the difference in Liga BBVA MX play.
Guadalajara
1 - 2
Cruz Azul
SHOTS
12 11
SHOTS ON TARGET
3 3
CORNERS
2 2
FOULS
17 15
YELLOW CARDS
3 7
SAVES
1 2
GOALS:- 34' Gabriel Fernández - Cruz Azul- 81' Ángel Sepúlveda - Guadalajara- 85' Carlos Rodríguez - Cruz Azul
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Cruz Azul: Carlos Rodríguez - Match-winning goal in the 85th minute- Guadalajara: Ángel Sepúlveda - Equalizing goal in the 81st minute
KEY STAT: Guadalajara controlled 61.4% of possession but managed only 3 shots on target from 12 attempts, matching Cruz Azul's output despite dominant ball retention.