In a thrilling night of Mexican football, Cruz Azul reignited the title race with a hard-fought and well-deserved 2-1 victory over league leaders Guadalajara. This match, part of the seventh round of fixtures, further underscored the fiercely competitive nature of Mexican football, where no team is immune to defeat, regardless of their position in the standings.
Details of the seventh round summit
The match was fiercely contested from the opening minutes, with Cruz Azul looking to capitalize on home advantage and close the gap with the league leaders. They succeeded in opening the scoring in the 34th minute through Gabriel Fernandez, giving them the lead at halftime. As the game drew to a close, the excitement intensified when Guadalajara equalized in the 81st minute through Angel Sepúlveda, leading many to believe the match would end in a draw. However, Cruz Azul had other ideas, with Carlos Rodriguez scoring the decisive winning goal in the 85th minute, securing three valuable points for his team.
Impact of the result on the standings table
This victory has significant implications for the Mexican league standings; Cruz Azul's win brings their points tally to 16, solidifying their second-place position and closing the gap on Guadalajara, whose points total remains at 18. This closeness in points (just two points apart) means that the upcoming rounds will witness a fierce battle for the top spot, with the league leader now feeling a real threat to their position.
Results of the remaining matches of the round
The excitement of the seventh round was not limited to the top match only, but the other stadiums witnessed strong confrontations and remarkable results, which came as follows:
- Atlas vs Atletico San Luis: A high-scoring match ended with Atlas winning (3-2).
- Toluca vs Necaxa: Toluca achieved a wide and comfortable victory with a clean three-goal score (3-0).
- Club Leon vs. Santos Laguna: Club Leon managed to win the match with a score of (2-1).
- Tijuana vs Mazatlan: The match ended in a positive draw (1-1).
The importance of the Mexican League (Liga MX)
The Mexican league is one of the strongest in the Americas, boasting a massive following both domestically and in the United States. The tournament is characterized by its competitive nature, often marked by unpredictable results, making it difficult to forecast the champion until the very last moment. Matches between major teams like Cruz Azul and Chivas Guadalajara are considered classics that captivate football fans worldwide, given the rich history both clubs hold in Mexican football.
