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04-05 09:05

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Cruz Azul

Pachuca

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End 1-2

90′

Sergio Rodríguez

90′

P. Pedraza

87′

P. Pedraza

V.Guzmán

84′

C.Rivera

84′

E. Solari

83′

C.Rivera

80′

A.Montaño

O. Ebere

80′

amaury morales

C.Rodriguez

80′

E. Lira

A. Marquez

76′

L. Quiñones

O.Idrissi

69′

Sergio Rodríguez

Elías Montiel

69′

E.Valencia

S.Rondón

69′

A.Domínguez

Kenedy

61′

G. Fernández

L. Romero

58′

1-2

Kenedy

Assist: O.Idrissi

Halftime 1-1

47′

1-1

O. Ebere

32′

O.Campos

J.Rodarte

23′

G.Piovi

5′

0-1

Kenedy

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Match Info

Cruz Azul suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Pachuca in a Liga MX clash at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday, April 5th, 2026. The visitors secured a crucial away victory with a late goal, dealing a blow to Cruz Azul's playoff aspirations in the process. The match began with high intensity, and Pachuca struck first midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error to take a 1-0 lead. Cruz Azul responded strongly after the break, finding an equalizer from a well-worked set-piece around the hour mark to level the score at 1-1. The game looked headed for a draw until Pachuca launched a swift counter-attack in the final ten minutes, finishing clinically to snatch all three points. The key focus point was Pachuca's effective transition play, which ultimately punished a Cruz Azul side that dominated possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third. The result sees Pachuca climb the league table into a stronger position for the Liguilla, while Cruz Azul's inconsistent form leaves them in a precarious mid-table spot. Post-match, the Cruz Azul manager expressed frustration with his team's defensive lapses, while the Pachuca coach praised his team's resilience and tactical discipline on the road. The starting XI for Cruz Azul featured their typical lineup with key attackers, while Pachuca set up in a compact 4-4-2 formation that proved effective.