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Thrilling Draw at Estadio Olímpico Universitario between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna
Mexico City (D.F.) – A vibrant and emotional match unfolded at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, where Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna drew in a match corresponding to matchday 5 of the Liga MX Apertura 2025.
Cruz Azul dominated possession with 64%, generating a total of 30 shots, 10 of which were on target. C. Rodriguez opened the scoring for the “celestes” in the 16th minute, assisted by J. Paradela. However, Santos Laguna responded with a goal from B. Barticciotto in the 32nd minute, assisted by J. Abella. Two minutes later, I. Rivero put Cruz Azul back in the lead with a goal assisted by G. Piovi.
The situation became complicated for Santos Laguna in the 40th minute with the expulsion of R. Sordo. Despite playing with ten men, the “lagunero” team managed to tie the match in the 47th minute thanks to a goal from C. Dajome, assisted by B. Amione.
In the second half, Cruz Azul continued to search for the winning goal, but it wasn’t until the 84th minute that G. Fernandez managed to score, assisted by A. Sepulveda. Despite the final effort, the match ended in a draw that left a bittersweet taste for both teams. The match was officiated by referee Fernando Hernandez.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 56 M. Bogusz came in and L. Faravelli went out., at minute 56 K. Velazquez came in and J. Sanchez went out., at minute 75 J. Paradela came in and J. Marquez went out., at minute 80 E. Lira came in and O. Campos went out., at minute 81 C. Rotondi came in and G. Fernandez went out.
Substitutions santos laguna: at minute 68 B. Barticciotto came in and J. A. Ocejo Zazueta went out., at minute 74 C. Dajome came in and J. Carrillo went out., at minute 75 F. Villalba came in and K. Palacios went out., at minute 88 B. Amione came in and E. Echeverria went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruz Azul
Santos Laguna
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