Chivas Dominates Cruz Azul in Exciting Liguilla Playoffs

In a thrilling Liguilla playoff matchup, Chivas and Cruz Azul are set to clash in an intense quarterfinal series. This marks their first meeting in a final phase since 2006, although the two teams have squared off only three times in the short tournament era.

Historical Showdowns Between Chivas and Cruz Azul

Over the years, Chivas has had the upper hand in their encounters. Here’s a brief overview of their notable previous confrontations:

Apertura 2006 – Quarterfinals

• Chivas entered the playoffs through the repechaje (play-in) with strong momentum.
• In the first leg at Estadio Jalisco, Chivas secured a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Omar Bravo and Adolfo Bautista.
• The return leg at Estadio Azul saw Chivas continue their offensive, with Ramón Morales scoring and adding another goal, sealing a 2-4 aggregate win.

Clausura 2003 – Repechaje

• Cruz Azul dominated the first match at Estadio Azul, winning 4-1.
• Chivas staged a remarkable comeback in the second leg at Estadio Jalisco.
• They scored four consecutive goals after initially falling behind, led by Joel Sánchez and Omar Bravo, to win the matchup overall.

Verano 1999 – Quarterfinals

• This series remains the only playoff victory for Cruz Azul against Chivas.
• Cruz Azul won the first leg at Estadio Jalisco with a late goal from Francisco Palencia.
• Despite Chivas equalizing in the second leg through Jair García, Cruz Azul advanced with a decisive goal from Juan Reynoso.

Looking Ahead to the Current Matchup

As Chivas and Cruz Azul prepare to meet once again, fans can expect an exhilarating encounter steeped in history. The match represents a significant opportunity for both teams to assert their dominance in the Liguilla playoffs. Anticipation is high as both sides aim to capitalize on their storied rivalry and claim a passage to the next round.