Chivas’ perfect 2026 start ends as Cruz Azul secure epic 2-1 victory: Highlights and goals

In a thrilling clash, Cruz Azul claimed a huge 2-1 home victory over Chivas, one of the top contenders in the 2026 Clausura. Both teams look set for the playoffs, but it will be interesting to see if the outcome repeats next time.

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Despite Chivas' efforts in the last minutes, it was not enough to tie the score and keep their 2026 without defeats. Cruz Azul secure a big win at home in a very eciting and tough duel.

Despite heading not being his strongest skill, Carlos Rodriíguez rises to meet Palavecino's cross and beats Rangel to score Cruz Azul’s second goal of the night.

Sepulveda makes a brilliant move inside Cruz Azul’s box, finds himself completely open, and heads the ball past Gudino. Chivas equalize with just 10 minutes remaining!

Camberos fires from outside the box, but the ball smashes off the top post, keeping Chivas from equalizing.

Camberos was on a brilliant solo run, breaking into Cruz Azul’s box and lining up a direct shot at Gudino, but Ditta appears with a perfectly timed tackle to send the ball out for a corner.

With Cruz Azul appearing to be comfortable defending the 1-0 advantage, Chivas have now taken control of the ball, yet with no clear chances against Gudino's goal.

The home team has had a better start in the second half, but has not been able to make its advantage bigger with two clear missed chances.

Will Cruz Azul maintain the advantage or can Chivas come from behind and steal the win? What an exciting second half at Estadio Cuauhtemoc!

With a solo goal by Fernandez, Cruz Azul have the advantage. However, Chivas looked better after the goal, promising a lot of emotions for the second half. Do not go anywhere!

Govea beats three Cruz Azul defenders to burst into the box alone, but he fails to spot Gonzalez in space. He goes for goal, and his shot drifts wide.

Aguirre receives the bell inside Cruz Azul's box, but he fails to make a good control and can't make a proper contact with the ball to send it to the net.

From a free kick, Palavecino delivers into the Chivas box, where Fernandez rises above his marker and heads it into the bottom corner of Guadalajara’s net.

Despite not creating a clear chance on Rangel’s goal, Cruz Azul maintain high intensity, pressing hard and looking to force a mistake from Chivas’ defense.

From a free kick near Cruz Azul’s box, Alvarez shapes for a cross but instead fires directly at Gudino’s net. The goalkeeper reacts well and pushes it out for a corner.

Paradela picks up the ball near Chivas’ box and fires, but his shot goes wide to the left of Rangel’s goal.

In a heated exchange, Palavecino (Cruz Azul) and Aguirre (Chivas) get into a scuffle and are both shown yellow cards inside the first five minutes.

In the first two minutes of the game, Cruz Azul have more ball posession, but no clear option against Chivas' goal.

Cruz Azul and Chivas start the actions at Estadio Cuauhtemoc. Follow all the live updates in Bolavip!

Chivas enter this match on a six-game winning streak, while Cruz Azul could climb to second place in the standings with a victory at Estadio Cuauhtemoc. We’re just minutes away from kickoff!

Chivas have also confirmed their starting XI to face Cruz Azul.

Goalkeeper: Jose Rangel
Defenders: Jose Castillo, Bryan Gonzalez, and Diego Campillo
Midfielders: Omar Govea, Efrain Alvarez, Daniel Aguirre, and Fernando Gonzalez
Forwards: Richard Ledezma, Roberto Alvarado, and Armando Gonzalez

Cruz Azul have confirmed their lineup to face Chivas!

Goalkeeper: Andres Gudino
Defenders: Willer Ditta, Jorge Rodarte, and Gonzalo Piovi
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Agustin Palavecino, Angel Marquez, and Carlos Rodriguez
Forwards: Jose Paradela, Carlos Rotondi, and Gabriel Fernandez

For tonight’s game, Maximiliano Quintero Hernandez will serve as the head referee, assisted by Jose Martinez Chavarria and Edgar Magdaleno Castrejon, while Ivan Lopez Sanchez will act as the fourth official.

Cruz Azul and Chivas are playing in Puebla today because Cruz Azul are using Estadio Cuauhtemoc as their temporary home venue for the 2026 Clausura tournament.

Cruz Azul’s traditional home in Mexico City, Estadio Banorte, is currently unavailable due to the stadium |being renewed for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

The game between Cruz Azul and Chivas is scheduled for kickoff at 10:05 PM ET (PT: 7:05 PM)

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Welcome to our liveblog of a thrilling match between Cruz Azul and Chivas!

Guadalajara arrives to this duel after securing a key victory against Club America in the Clasico Nacional, but Cruz Azul wants the win at home for some vital 3 points.

Stay with us for all the key details and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!