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SUMMARY

May 12, 2024 11:26 PM ET
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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

May 12, 2024 11:08 PM ET
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90+3' CLOSE TO SEMIFINALS

Cruz Azul continues to attack but does not take advantage of the spaces to score the third goal.

May 12, 2024 11:07 PM ET
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90+1´ GOAL BY CRUZ AZUL

GOAL FOR CRUZ AZUL, THE NOVELA IS OVER, LA MÁQUINA IS IN SEMIFINALS

May 12, 2024 11:05 PM ET
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90+7´ extra time

The referee of the match decided to add seven additional minutes due to the loss of time during the match.

May 12, 2024 11:03 PM ET
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86´ They Keep pushing

Pumas continues to press with forward lines and seeks to close the gap on the scoreboard.

May 12, 2024 11:02 PM ET
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84´GOAL BY PUMAS

GOAL FOR PUMAS, CESAR EL CHINO HUERTA HITS IT FROM LONG DISTANCE AND SENDS IT INTO THE NET.

May 12, 2024 10:53 PM ET
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80´ red card

Pumas is down a player! Nathan Silva received two yellow cards and was ejected from the game.

May 12, 2024 10:50 PM ET
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77' They don't give up

Despite the goal against, Pumas continued to attack and create danger in the opponent's area.

May 12, 2024 10:47 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:45 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:45 PM ET
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71' Pumas keeps trying

Pumas continues to dominate possession, while Cruz Azul stays in their own half.

May 12, 2024 10:44 PM ET
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67´shoot on goal

Shot! Eduardo Salvio launched a powerful shot, but the ball went straight into the hands of Kevin Mier.

May 12, 2024 10:36 PM ET
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65´ change in Cruz Azul

There was a change in Cruz Azul. Rotondi left the field and Alexis Gutiérrez took his place.

May 12, 2024 10:35 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:35 PM ET
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58´yellow card

Eduardo Salvio was cautioned after stopping the advance of Uriel Antuna.

May 12, 2024 10:27 PM ET
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57´ change in Pumas

There was one change for Pumas. Pablo Monroy left the field and Rober Ergas came on.

May 12, 2024 10:26 PM ET
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56´ shoot on goal

Shot! César Huerta launched a powerful shot, but goalkeeper Kevin Mier managed to deflect the ball.

May 12, 2024 10:25 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:25 PM ET
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51´GOAL BY PUMAS

GOAL FOR PUMAS, GOAL FOR MEMO MARTÍNEZ WHO FINISHES OFF THE BALL AND SENDS IT INTO THE NET.

May 12, 2024 10:20 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:19 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:18 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 10:04 PM ET
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45+4´ what are you doing?


HE MISSED IT! Huescas sent a cross to the far post that Uriel Antuna couldn't finish.

May 12, 2024 10:03 PM ET
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45+1´ shoot on goal

Almost! Caicedo connected with a header inside the box, but the ball sailed over the Cruz Azul players' goal.

May 12, 2024 10:02 PM ET
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45´ extra time

The match referee decided to add an additional seven minutes due to time wasting during the game.

May 12, 2024 10:01 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:59 PM ET
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42´offside

Leonardo Suárez almost scored the first goal of the night, but the play was disallowed for being in an offside position.

May 12, 2024 9:58 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:58 PM ET
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36´ Cruz Azul on the attack

Gradually, Cruz Azul players are shifting their positions forward in order to create dangerous situations.

May 12, 2024 9:57 PM ET
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34´ yellow card

Ignacio Rivero was cautioned after committing a hard foul on Quispe.

May 12, 2024 9:41 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:40 PM ET
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30´yellow card

Gonzalo Piovi received a yellow card after committing a hard foul on Leonardo Fernández.

May 12, 2024 9:37 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:37 PM ET
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25´ offside

Guillermo Martínez managed to beat the Cruz Azul players, but the play was disallowed due to offside.

May 12, 2024 9:36 PM ET
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The Máquina doesnt give up

Cruz Azul's players try to build plays, but encounter frequent fouls that interrupt their flow of play.

May 12, 2024 9:35 PM ET
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20´ the match is on fire

Cruz Azul has retreated back into their own half, looking to launch quick attacks through counterattacks.

May 12, 2024 9:33 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:32 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:31 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:31 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:10 PM ET
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6´ Shoot on target

Almost there! Carlos Salcedo deflected a free kick with his head and the ball barely sailed over the Pumas goal.

May 12, 2024 9:08 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:07 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:07 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 9:02 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:58 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:44 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:37 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:31 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:30 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:19 PM ET
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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.”

May 12, 2024 8:18 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:11 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:06 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 8:01 PM ET
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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. 

May 12, 2024 7:56 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 7:51 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 7:46 PM ET
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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! 

May 12, 2024 7:41 PM ET
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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. 

May 12, 2024 7:36 PM ET
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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. 

May 12, 2024 7:31 PM ET
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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. 

May 12, 2024 7:26 PM ET
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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.

May 12, 2024 7:21 PM ET
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¡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. 

May 12, 2024 7:16 PM ET
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¿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. 

May 12, 2024 7:11 PM ET
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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. 

May 12, 2024 7:06 PM ET
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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). 

May 12, 2024 7:01 PM ET
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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. 

May 12, 2024 6:56 PM ET