Chivas falls to Cruz Azul and ends its run in AP25 | OneFootball

Mexico City.- Despite trying until the end and playing aggressively, Guadalajara ended its participation in the Apertura 2025, losing 3-2 to Cruz Azul in the quarterfinal second leg.

The first half was largely dominated by Guadalajara, which, even on the road, played offensively and controlled possession of the ball. Thanks to their proactivity, the Rebaño Sagrado created many scoring opportunities, putting together good passing sequences and pressing well, staying very close to the Celeste goal at all times and scoring a couple of goals to go into the break with a 1-2 lead.

As expected, the second half was not easy for Chivas, as Cruz Azul added many attackers and began to pressure the Rojiblanca area. In the final stretch of the match, La Máquina scored a goal that tied the aggregate score, but Rebaño was awarded a penalty that it failed to convert, and in the dying moments of the match, the capital side scored the final 3-2.

After this result, Guadalajara's participation in the 2025 Apertura came to an end, and they will now focus on seeking revenge in the upcoming 2026 Clausura.The goals

0-1: In the 8th minute, Rebaño Sagrado took the lead through Cade Cowell, who broke free at the far post to finish with his right foot from a beautiful cross by 'Piojo' Alvarado.

1-1: In the 14th minute, La Máquina equalized through 'Toro' Fernández, who appeared unmarked at the near post and finished with his left foot into the nearest post.

1-2: Chivas took control of the game again in the 34th minute thanks to Bryan González, who appeared inside the area and, after a series of rebounds, sent the ball into the net with a low right-footed shot.

2-2: In the 72nd minute, Jeremy Márquez scored the equalizer.

3-2: Carlos Rodríguez sealed the final score in added time.

Cruz Azul 3(3)-(2)2 ChivasReferee: Daniel QuinteroEstadio Olímpico Universitario

LineupsCruz Azul: Andrés Gudiño, Ignacio Rivero (AM in the 19th minute) (Ángel Sepúlveda in the 68th minute), Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi (Gilberto Chiquete in the 45th minute), Rodolfo Rotondi (Omar Campos in the 68th minute), Carlos Rodríguez, Jeremy Márquez, José Paradela, Lorenzo Faravelli (Jorge Sánchez in the 45th minute), Gabriel Fernández.Coach: Nicolás Larcamon

Chivas: Raúl Rangel, Richard Ledezma (Alan Mozo in the 60th minute), Daniel Aguirre, Luis Romo, José Castillo, Bryan González, Omar Govea (Santiago Sandoval in the 75th minute), Rubén González, Efraín Álvarez (Erick Gutiérrez in the 57th minute), Roberto Alvarado (Javier Hernández in the 75th minute), Cade Cowell (Alan Pulido in the 75th minute).Coach: Gabriel Milito