Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez: match report
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Cruz Azul
FC Juarez
Cruz Azul defeated FC Juarez after establishing a dominant lead in the first half. Andrés Montaño opened the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by a goal from Carlos Rodriguez. Omar Campos extended the advantage before the interval. In the second half, Agustín Palavecino and Rogelio Gonzalez completed the scoring.
Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Match stats
The final score reflects the efficiency of Cruz Azul, converting five of nine shots on target despite FC Juarez generating more corner kicks.
Lineups
Cruz Azul
1Andres Gudino
2Alan Mozo45'
3Omar Chagoya
6Erik Lira
7Nicolas Ibanez61'
8Agustin Palavecino61'
10Andres Montano74'
12Alan Montes
17Amaury Garcia Moreno
19Carlos Rodriguez45'
33Gonzalo Piovi
Came on
Rest of the bench (5)
Andres Montano opened the contribution with an assist from Agustin Palavecino, while Carlos Rodriguez and Omar Campos added goals set up by Alan Mozo and Montano before the break. Substitutes Rogelio Gonzalez and Palavecino rounded off the scoring in the second half, aided by half-time changes that brought on Gonzalez and Luka Romero.
Minute by minute
17 events
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Welcome
We're into the build-up to Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez. A Liga MX 2026/27, Matchday 12 match, from at Estadio Azteca. From now until the final whistle, everything that happens is right here.
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Past meetings
Cruz Azul have the upper hand recently: 5 wins in the last 8 meetings, against 1 for FC Juarez. And 2 were draws. The most recent meeting: Cruz Azul won 4-3, on 31/01/2026. Cruz Azul tend to come out on top in this fixture.
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The betting numbers
Cruz Azul go in as favourites with the bookmakers: a win is priced at 1.30. An upset by FC Juarez pays 7.50; the draw, 4.75. They are given a 69% chance of winning, but the ball does not always follow the numbers.
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Here it comes
Thirty minutes to go until Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez. There's still time to make your prediction: it closes at kick-off.
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Almost there
All set for Cruz Azul vs FC Juarez. At Estadio Azteca, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.
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Kick-off
Cruz Azul against FC Juarez is under way.
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4'Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul strike first!
The goal goes to Andrés Montaño: Cruz Azul 1-0 FC Juarez. Set up by Agustín Palavecino.
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23'Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul double their lead!
Carlos Rodriguez puts it away: Cruz Azul 2-0 FC Juarez. The pass came from Alan Mozo.
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28'FC Juarez
Yellow card for Francisco Nevarez, of FC Juarez.
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45'Cruz Azul
It's a rout for Cruz Azul!
The goal goes to Omar Campos: Cruz Azul 3-0 FC Juarez. The pass came from Andrés Montaño.
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45'FC Juarez
Double change for FC Juarez.
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Half time Cruz Azul 3-0 FC Juarez
Half-time: Cruz Azul 3-0 FC Juarez.
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51'FC Juarez
The referee shows Guilherme Castilho of FC Juarez a yellow card.
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51'FC Juarez
Madson de Souza Silva, of FC Juarez, is booked.
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55'Cruz Azul
Another one for Cruz Azul, and the rout goes on!
Agustín Palavecino scores: Cruz Azul 4-0 FC Juarez.
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61'Cruz Azul
Two fresh faces for Cruz Azul.
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75'Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul keep wreaking havoc!
Rogelio Gonzalez puts it away: Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez.
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89'Cruz Azul
The referee shows Gabriel Fernández of Cruz Azul a yellow card.
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89'FC Juarez
Gilberto Sepulveda, of FC Juarez, is booked.
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FT Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez
Full time! Cruz Azul thrash FC Juarez: Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CF America | 11 | +13 | 24 |
| 2 | Toluca | 12 | +10 | 21 |
| 3 | Atlas | 12 | +1 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Guadalajara | 12 | +7 | 20 |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | 12 | +6 | 20 |
| 6 | Queretaro FC | 11 | +2 | 20 |
| 7 | Leon | 12 | +1 | 18 |
| 8 | Monterrey | 11 | +3 | 17 |
| 9 | Santos Laguna | 12 | +1 | 16 |
| 10 | Tijuana | 11 | +1 | 16 |
| 11 | Pumas | 12 | -1 | 16 |
| 12 | Puebla | 12 | -1 | 16 |
| 13 | Tigres | 12 | -2 | 14 |
| 14 | Pachuca | 12 | +3 | 13 |
| 15 | Atlético San Luis | 12 | -5 | 13 |
| 16 | Atlante | 12 | -6 | 11 |
| 17 | Necaxa | 12 | -10 | 9 |
| 18 | FC Juarez | 12 | -23 | 4 |
Following this fixture from the Mexico - Liga MX 2026/27, Cruz Azul claims the fifth position with twenty points after twelve matches. Meanwhile, FC Juarez remains at the bottom of the standings in eighteenth place with four points.
Head to head
Head-to-head record · last 14 matches9Cruz Azul won2FC Juarez wonLatest matchups
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Then they play
Pachuca vs Cruz Azul
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FC Juarez vs Atlante
20/10 · México - Liga MX 2026/27