SUMMARY
90+7´ End of the second half
THE GAME IS OVER, CRUZ AZUL IS IN THE SEMIFINALS AND WILL FACE RAYADOS OR MONTERREY, THE SKY BLUE FANS DREAM OF IT
90+3' CLOSE TO SEMIFINALS
Cruz Azul continues to attack but does not take advantage of the spaces to score the third goal.
90+1´ GOAL BY CRUZ AZUL
GOAL FOR CRUZ AZUL, THE NOVELA IS OVER, LA MÁQUINA IS IN SEMIFINALS
90+7´ extra time
The referee of the match decided to add seven additional minutes due to the loss of time during the match.
86´ They Keep pushing
Pumas continues to press with forward lines and seeks to close the gap on the scoreboard.
84´GOAL BY PUMAS
GOAL FOR PUMAS, CESAR EL CHINO HUERTA HITS IT FROM LONG DISTANCE AND SENDS IT INTO THE NET.
80´ red card
Pumas is down a player! Nathan Silva received two yellow cards and was ejected from the game.
77' They don't give up
Despite the goal against, Pumas continued to attack and create danger in the opponent's area.
75´GOAL BY CRUZ AZUL
GOAL FOR CRUZ AZUL, ALEXIS GUTIERREZ HITS IT WITH EVERYTHING AND THE STADIUM EXPLODES, THE MACHINE ALREADY BLEW THE WHISTLE.
73´Change in Cruz Azul
There was a change in Cruz Azul. Uriel Antuna left the field and Ángel Sepúlveda came on in his place.
71' Pumas keeps trying
Pumas continues to dominate possession, while Cruz Azul stays in their own half.
67´shoot on goal
Shot! Eduardo Salvio launched a powerful shot, but the ball went straight into the hands of Kevin Mier.
65´ change in Cruz Azul
There was a change in Cruz Azul. Rotondi left the field and Alexis Gutiérrez took his place.
62´second goal close
Pumas missed it! Guillermo Martínez managed to get past the Cruz Azul defense and shot, but the ball just deflected wide of the Cementeros' goal.
58´yellow card
Eduardo Salvio was cautioned after stopping the advance of Uriel Antuna.
57´ change in Pumas
There was one change for Pumas. Pablo Monroy left the field and Rober Ergas came on.
56´ shoot on goal
Shot! César Huerta launched a powerful shot, but goalkeeper Kevin Mier managed to deflect the ball.
54´they need one goal
Pumas players continue to circulate the ball in all areas of the field, but are having difficulty finding space to attack.
51´GOAL BY PUMAS
GOAL FOR PUMAS, GOAL FOR MEMO MARTÍNEZ WHO FINISHES OFF THE BALL AND SENDS IT INTO THE NET.
47´Pumas on the attack
Pumas' players continue to take the initiative and are now beginning to create dangerous opportunities in the opposing team's area.
46´The second half it's on his way
The second 45 minutes start, Cruz Azul with this 0-0 result continues to pass and Pumas goes for two.
45+7´ end of the first half
At the end of the first half, Pumas and Cruz Azul are still 0-0 on the field at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium.
45+4´ what are you doing?
HE MISSED IT! Huescas sent a cross to the far post that Uriel Antuna couldn't finish.
45+1´ shoot on goal
Almost! Caicedo connected with a header inside the box, but the ball sailed over the Cruz Azul players' goal.
45´ extra time
The match referee decided to add an additional seven minutes due to time wasting during the game.
43´ They ask for a penalty kick
Guillermo Martínez fell in the area, but the referee deemed there was no foul and allowed play to continue.
42´offside
Leonardo Suárez almost scored the first goal of the night, but the play was disallowed for being in an offside position.
39´They try but they can't
Pumas seek to advance from their own half with control of the ball, but are prevented from doing so by the pressure exerted by the home team.
36´ Cruz Azul on the attack
Gradually, Cruz Azul players are shifting their positions forward in order to create dangerous situations.
34´ yellow card
Ignacio Rivero was cautioned after committing a hard foul on Quispe.
33´ shoot on goal
Shot! Leo Suarez launched a powerful shot towards the near post, but goalkeeper Kevin Mier managed to deflect the ball wide, conceding a throw-in.
30´yellow card
Gonzalo Piovi received a yellow card after committing a hard foul on Leonardo Fernández.
28´ Cesar Huerta is having an excellent match
César Huerta is trying to be the most active player in the game, but he is having difficulties as he is losing balls frequently.
25´ offside
Guillermo Martínez managed to beat the Cruz Azul players, but the play was disallowed due to offside.
The Máquina doesnt give up
Cruz Azul's players try to build plays, but encounter frequent fouls that interrupt their flow of play.
20´ the match is on fire
Cruz Azul has retreated back into their own half, looking to launch quick attacks through counterattacks.
16´ Alomoust the first goal
The Máquina missed it! Uriel Antuna had a clear opportunity and shot with power, but Julio González managed to deflect the ball, conceding a corner kick.
14´ shoot on goal
Shot! Ignacio Rivero got hold of the ball and fired a shot from outside the box, but unfortunately, the ball ended up in the stands.
10´ They tried to hold the ball
Pumas tries to advance out of the field, but Cruz Azul presses the university players to regain control of the ball.
7´A player it's on the pitch
Uriel Antuna suffered a strong impact with Magallán and is now being treated by the medical team, as he is a member of the Mexican national team.
6´ Shoot on target
Almost there! Carlos Salcedo deflected a free kick with his head and the ball barely sailed over the Pumas goal.
5´ The want a comeback!
The Pumas players circulate the ball in all areas of the field, trying to find space but to no avail.
2´little by little the game it's in fire
Pumas kept possession of the ball, while Cruz Azul stayed back in their half, waiting for the right moment to counterattack.
1´ The match is on!
THE ACTION KICKS OFF AT THE CIUDAD DE LOS DEPORTES STADIUM, CRUZ AZUL SEEKS TO SEAL THE PLAYOFFS WHILE PUMAS GOES FOR A COMEBACK.
IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL BEGIN
In a couple of moments we will start broadcasting the match between the Blue and Blue Cross and Pumas UNAM at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium, a match corresponding to the second leg of the Liga MX quarterfinals of the Clausura 2024.
LINE-UP LIST
This is the starting eleven that UNAM Pumas will send to the field of the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium to face the Celestial Machine of Cruz Azul in the second leg of the Liga MX quarterfinals.
Este XI de mucha garra 🔥🐾#DePumasSoy #DeCanteraSomos #FutbolEnTusManos @Telcel pic.twitter.com/vBWxYDV8WM
— PUMAS (@PumasMX) May 13, 2024
LINE-UP LIST
This is the starting eleven that sends the Blue and Blue Blue Blue Cross to the pitch of the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium to face Pumas of UNAM in the second leg of the Liga MX quarterfinals.
Así sale La Máquina para la vuelta de los Cuartos de Final.
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) May 13, 2024
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IS HE COMING TO LIGA MX?
The Liga MX transfer market could experience a tremor before it even begins, as it is reported from Brazil that James Rodriguez would be looking for a new team after having insurmountable discrepancies with São Paulo coach Luis Zubeldía, who has made it clear that he does not count on James in the team.
“I made decisions based on what I see and that's why I'm here, to make decisions. If James is not in, it's because other teammates have to be,” Zubeldía commented at a press conference.
HE HAS SEVERAL GIRLFRIENDS
As reported by David Medrano of Azteca Deportes, Luis Quiñones is requesting his departure from Tigres and at least four Liga MX teams have shown interest in the 32-year-old player. Among these teams are Club América and Cruz Azul.
UY, MLS WINNING
Columbus Crew has reached the top spot in the Concacaf Club Ranking, according to the monthly update released by the Confederation on Tuesday. This milestone comes at a key moment for the team, as it is on the cusp of facing Liga MX representative Pachuca in the final of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
IT WAS BECAUSE OF MISTAKES
Gustavo Lema, the Argentine coach of Pumas UNAM, has assessed his team's defeat against Cruz Azul in the first game of the quarterfinals of the Clausura 2024 Liga MX Tournament. He considers that the defeat was the result of mistakes in both his team's defense and attack.
“The worst of all is the result, we had mistakes, we paid dearly for it in the match, then we forced them to make a mistake, we didn't define. It was a night where things did not work out, in terms of management there are not many doubts, this is simply about effectiveness,” he said.
FOCUS ON THE PRESENT
Martin Anselmi, Cruz Azul's technical director, has urged his players to focus on the present and put aside the ghosts of the past. These memories have caused La Máquina to suffer disappointments at critical moments in the past. Now, Anselmi is focused on keeping his charges focused on the second leg against Pumas, which will take place on Sunday at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
“We have to be in the present. If we go out to play a match thinking about the clock trying to be in the future, we will do things badly. If we focus on the present, we will be fine.”
THEY DEMAND TO RETURN
Mexican soccer is on the verge of a potential off-field scandal that could have an immediate impact on Liga MX and set a precedent in the way club owners make decisions. As reported on AS EN W of W Radio and W Deportes this Tuesday, teams in the Expansion League are expressing their frustration with the difficulties imposed by the Mexican Soccer Federation and Liga MX in opening up promotion to the Primera Division. They are considering a revolution that could even involve FIFA.
WANTS TO RETURN
As reported by the newspaper Universal, some Liga MX teams have shown interest in Veljko Paunovic and have contacted him. Although he has previously been linked with Granada in Spain, he remains without a coaching job so far. Since his departure from Chivas Guadalajara, he has failed to secure a new coaching position.
MIDAS HAS A NEW TEAM
Víctor Manuel Vucetich, recognized for his five titles in the first division of Mexican soccer, has been announced as the new head coach of Mazatlán FC. Nicknamed 'King Midas', he will begin his work with the team in the Liga BBVA MX Apertura 2024 tournament. The news was confirmed today, May 7, through the social networks of the club Los Cañoneros.
The last time Víctor Manuel Vucetich was in charge of a team was in May 2023, when he was in charge of Monterrey. However, he was removed from his position after the team was eliminated in the semifinals of the group stage of the Clausura 2023 tournament, where Tigres was crowned champion.
THE WAIT IS OVER
The wait for Liga MX is over, the best actions of the best tournament at club level in Mexico are back with the best goals, the best plays, the best players and the best controversies to the lawns of Mexico.
STAY TUNED, IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL BE STARTING THE BROADCAST OF THE GAME.
Are you leaving already? Stay tuned, in a few moments we will start broadcasting the second leg of the second leg between Cruz Azul and Pumas to find out the next semifinalist of the Clausura 2024, only here on VAVEL Mexico.
THE HEROE HAS TO COME BACK, ROGELIO FUNES MORI
No one in the Pumas squad knows how to deal with these situations except one man, his name, Rogelio Funes Mori, the Mexican nationalized center forward has a vast experience that has allowed him to know how to handle these situations where they must overcome adversity, however, he must put his best effort and carry the team on his shoulder to make a difference on the offensive side of the scoreboard.
CARLOS ROTONDI, THE TERROR OF THE AREA
For these 90 minutes of the second leg, Cruz Azul's center forward, Carlos Rotondi, will have to be watched with a magnifying glass. The La Maquina striker is one of the most unbalanced players the Celestes have, and his great ability to control the ball and drive make him dangerous every time he enters the box. Don't be surprised if Rotondi scores in the next game because this man is a real crack!
THIS IS HOW THE MACHINE WENT OUT TO THE FIELD LAST TIME
K. Mier; G. Piovi, C. Salcedo, W. Ditta; C. Rodríguez; L. Faravelli, I. Rivero, C. Cándido, R. Huescas; C. Rotondi, C. Antuna.
THIS IS HOW THE PUMAS TOOK TO THE FIELD THE LAST TIME
J. González, J. Rivas, P. Bennevendo, L. Magallán, A. Aldrete; U. Rivas, J. Caicedo; L. Suárez, P. Quispe, C. Huerta; R. Funes.
LET'S LEARN A LITTLE FROM THE STADIUM
The game between Cruz Azul and Pumas will take place at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium, a historic venue not only for the Celestes, but also for the rich history of Mexican soccer, so let's learn a little about this venue.
On October 6, the opening of the Ciudad de los Deportes Olympic Stadium took place. The inauguration included a soccer game between the Pumas of the UNAM and the Aguiluchos of the Heroico Colegio Militar, where the Universitarios won with a score of 45-0. It has been home to Cruz Azul, Pumas, América, Necaxa and Atlante, the latter still using its facilities.
The Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium has a capacity for 36,000 fans.
THE DUEL HISTORY IS AS FOLLOWS
The blue-and-blue team of the Cementera de la Cruz Azul has met the blue-and-blue team of Pumas UNAM on 37 occasions (32 wins for the Cementera de la Cruz Azul, 19 draws and 16 wins for the universitarios), with the scales tipping completely in favor of Cruz Azul. In terms of goals scored between the two teams, Cruz Azul has scored on 101 occasions and Pumas on 70 occasions. Their last meeting was in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Clausura 2024, where Cruz Azul won 0-2 at the Olímpico Universitario.
¡OMG, WHAT A GAME OF CRUZ AZUL!
Wow! Cruz Azul is going strong in this Clausura 2024 playoffs, the Celestial Machine finished the tournament very well with a victory over Toluca that allowed them to secure the second place in the competition and it was clear why they are second in the overall standings, in the first leg against Pumas, Cruz Azul stood with courage on the field of the Olímpico Universitario to dominate the game at will and the 0-2 result actually says very little, Rotondi, Antuna, Nacho Rivero and many more could be mentioned were walking around the university area as if they were dribbling cones, however, the poor definition of the plays was the ally of the team from Pedregal, as the statistics show, 16 shots and 8 shots on goal, but only 2 goals were scored, in reality it could have been a historic victory for La Máquina. What is certain is that they already have one foot in the semifinals, now, they will only have to play a game at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium that will allow them to overcome the universitarios again and finish the elimination round at home.
¿ANOTHER COMEBACK?
First let's talk about the Pumas of the UNAM, in the first leg their fans gave their all, even the Rebel wanted to stand out by making the shape of the university shield in the stands of the stadium, however, from the moment the shield looked a bit dull and the lighting failed, we knew that things were not going to go well for the Pumas. Now, leaving aside the color of the stands and going into what happened on the field, which is what really matters to us, Pumas showed very few ideas yesterday on offense, Chino Huerta was not comfortable on the field, Rogelio Funes Mori did not receive many balls to be able to generate danger and the university defense was a party defending. It was all bad for Pumas, as simple as that, but the big question is once again, is there another comeback coming? It is impossible not to think, given the context surrounding this second leg, of what happened in Guard1anes 2020, however, unlike last time, this Cruz Azul looks more prepared and confident, and there is no way they can make such a blunder as they did then.
PLIS, DON'T BE IMPOLITE AND LET ME ENJOY MEXICAN FOOTBALL
The most important moment in Mexican soccer has arrived, in fact, we have a very attractive playoff because 7 of the 8 most winning teams in Mexico will be present, literally, in this playoff the greatest teams will give their all on the field to try to win one more title and add another star to their great history. At the moment, we are in the Quarterfinals of the Clausura 2024 of Liga MX, 180 minutes of excitement are coming where we will know the four teams that will continue disputing the most coveted trophy in the country, also, it is worth remembering that in this playoff as in the previous ones, away goals are no longer valid, only the position factor will be applied in the table in case of a tie where the club that, as its name says, has positioned better in the general table of the Clausura 2024 will advance.
MAKE A MARK IN YOUR CALENDAR
Don't be absent-minded and miss out on one of the best games of the season, obviously, which we will bring to you wherever you are through VAVEL.
Cruz Azul vs Pumas, Liga MX Quarterfinal Round of 16 will be played at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, located in Mexico City, Mexico at 19:00 hours (Mexico time) and 21:00 hours (U.S. time).
WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL DERBY!
What's up VAVEL friends? Welcome to the minute-by-minute coverage of the most awaited game by both the Celestes and Auriazules, Cruz Azul receives Pumas in the second leg of the Liga MX quarterfinals where we will finally know which team will advance to the next round of the Clausura 2024 playoffs. In the meantime, get ready because we bring you all the information you don't know and should know about this great game that will undoubtedly cause great emotions in these 90 minutes remaining from the field of the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.