Cruz Azul 2-1 Guadalajara - Rodríguez Late Winner Sinks Chivas
Key Takeaways
- • Cruz Azul claimed all three points with a 2-1 comeback victory over Guadalajara in Liga BBVA MX action
- • Carlos Rodríguez delivered the decisive blow in the 85th minute, four minutes after Guadalajara had leveled
- • Cruz Azul held on despite being outpossessed 61.4% to 38.6% throughout the match
Puebla, Mexico, MEX — Cruz Azul survived a late Guadalajara equalizer to secure a dramatic home win at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, with Carlos Rodríguez's 85th-minute strike proving the difference in Liga BBVA MX play.
GOALS:- 34' Gabriel Fernández - Cruz Azul- 81' Ángel Sepúlveda - Guadalajara- 85' Carlos Rodríguez - Cruz Azul
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Cruz Azul: Carlos Rodríguez - Match-winning goal in the 85th minute- Guadalajara: Ángel Sepúlveda - Equalizing goal in the 81st minute
KEY STAT: Guadalajara controlled 61.4% of possession but managed only 3 shots on target from 12 attempts, matching Cruz Azul's output despite dominant ball retention.