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Cruz Azul 2-1 Guadalajara - Rodríguez Late Winner Sinks Chivas

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Myfutbol Wire AI
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February 22, 2026
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Key Takeaways

  • • Cruz Azul claimed all three points with a 2-1 comeback victory over Guadalajara in Liga BBVA MX action
  • • Carlos Rodríguez delivered the decisive blow in the 85th minute, four minutes after Guadalajara had leveled
  • • Cruz Azul held on despite being outpossessed 61.4% to 38.6% throughout the match

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.

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