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Cruz Azul mounts comeback and eliminates Chivas in quarterfinals
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Cruz Azul defeated Chivas 3-2 in the return leg of the Apertura 2025 Liga MX quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals after a 0-0 first leg draw. Goals from Gabriel Fernández, Jeremy Márquez, and Charly Rodríguez sealed the comeback at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández missed a crucial penalty that could have altered Chivas' fate.
The FMF Disciplinary Commission fined Pumas coach Efraín Juárez 352,000 pesos for a controversial celebration after the 2-2 draw against Cruz Azul in Matchday 11 of the Clausura 2026. Juárez made a gesture toward his genitals and shouted that his team 'has balls'. The sanction equals 3,000 UMAs, according to ESPN reports.
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Jornada 11 of Liga MX Clausura 2026 ended with Cruz Azul holding the lead after a 2-2 draw against Pumas. Toluca remains unbeaten with 25 points, and Chivas rose to third with a 3-0 win over Santos. The standings reflect tight competition at the top.
The animation group La Sangre Azul will return to the stands of Estadio Olímpico Universitario with a message to Cruz Azul fans. This comes ahead of the quarterfinal return leg against Chivas in the Liga MX Apertura 2025.