Cruz Azul triumphs in a classic and breathes in the standings

An old acquaintance

The rivalry between Necaxa and Cruz Azul always promises excitement, and this time was no exception. In a match that recalled old classics, the visiting team took the victory 3-1, securing three vital points in the fight to escape the middle of the table.

With this result, Cruz Azul moves closer to the qualification zone, while Necaxa finds itself in a complicated position, with an irregular performance that prevents them from taking off.

Visitor dominance

From the start, Cruz Azul displayed an offensive attitude. In the 23rd minute, Julián Marquez opened the scoring with a goal that came from an assist by Carlos Rodríguez. Necaxa tried to respond, but the visitor's dominance became evident, especially in the second half, where they scored two more goals in just seven minutes, thanks to Nicolás Ibáñez and Willer Ditta.

The home team could only reply with a goal from E. Rodríguez at the end of the match, which came too late to change the course of the game.

A surprising stat

Despite the defeat, Necaxa had 49% possession, demonstrating that it wasn't a completely dominated match. However, the lack of shots and inefficacy in offense proved lethal. Cruz Azul, on the other hand, showed a passing accuracy of 83%, reflecting their ability to control the game and create opportunities.

This match adds to a history where Cruz Azul has won 10 of the 21 previous encounters, consolidating their dominance in this classic.

Cruz Azul breathes

With this victory, Cruz Azul distances itself from the bottom position and gains a breath of fresh air in the standings. The way they managed the game, especially in the second half, suggests that the team is starting to find its rhythm after a challenging start to the tournament.

Necaxa, on the other hand, will need to rethink its strategy if it wants to escape this negative streak. The pressure now falls on them, while Cruz Azul begins to dream of a better position in the table.