Cruz Azul claimed a valuable 1-0 away victory over Pachuca at the Estadio Hidalgo on September 14th, 2025. The Liga MX match was decided by a single goal in a closely fought contest between two historic clubs. Cruz Azul scored the decisive goal midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error from the home side. Pachuca dominated possession for long periods in search of an equalizer but found it difficult to break down a well-drilled and resilient Cruz Azul defense. The result provided a crucial three points for La Máquina on the road, boosting their playoff hopes, while leaving Pachuca frustrated after another match where they failed to turn control into goals.