Chivas de Guadalajara and Cruz Azul ended the first half goalless at Estadio Akron in the first leg of the Liga MX Apertura 2025 quarterfinals. The home team controlled possession, but saves by Andrés Gudiño prevented a goal. Both clubs arrive in strong form, with Cruz Azul finishing third in the regular season standings.
The match between Chivas and Cruz Azul, played on November 27, 2025, at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Jalisco, kicked off at 20:07 Central Mexico Time. This first leg of the Liga MX Apertura 2025 quarterfinals sees the winner advance to the semifinals.
Chivas, who qualified directly in sixth place with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses (29 goals for, 22 against), showed superiority in the first half. In their last 8 games, they lost only once and drew with América. Their lineup featured Raúl Rangel in goal, Luis Romo, Braulio González, Daniel Aguirre, Jesús Castillo, Óscar Govea, Roberto González, Richard Ledesma, Roberto Alvarado, Armando 'La Hormiga' González, and Efraín Álvarez.
Cruz Azul, third with 10 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses (32 goals for, 12 against), withstood the pressure. Their starting eleven was Andrés Gudiño (captain), Ignacio Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Mateusz Bogusz (though sources vary on Sepúlveda), Carlos Rotondi, Ignacio Rivero, Jeremy Márquez, Erik Rodríguez, Fernando Paradela, and Gonzalo Piovi. In their last 8 matches, they lost once and drew three.
Key moments in the minute-by-minute: At minute 1, Chivas attacked first with a shot from 'Cotorro' González that grazed the post. At 3, Armando González nearly scored, but Gudiño saved. Efraín Álvarez tried from distance at 17 and 18, passing close. Richard Ledesma shot at 21 and 32, cleared by defense and Gudiño. Daniel Aguirre received the first yellow at 26. Paradela attempted at 37, wide. At 44, Piovi shot over. No added time, first half ended 0-0.
Chivas fans celebrated with anime cosplay honoring Armando González. The match streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The return leg is set for November 30 at 19:00. Chivas are slight favorites with odds of +120 to win, draw +230, and Cruz Azul +225.
Historically, Chivas holds an edge in playoffs against Cruz Azul, though the celestes enter as favorites due to their standing.