Cruz Azul defeated Club Universidad Nacional with a score of two to one and was crowned champion of the 2026 Liga MX Clausura tournament. After the final whistle of the return match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Cruz Azul fans began to arrive at the Angel of Independence to celebrate their championship. The fans came to the monument with jerseys, flags, and chants that referenced the headquarters of the defeated team in the final of Mexican football. They were carrying slogans like “Where are they? Where are they? Where are they? The Pumas who were going to beat us!” Or “Who doesn't jump is a puma! Who doesn't jump is a puma! CU, CU the house of blue! CU, CU the house of blue!”. The head of government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, congratulated Cruz Azul on their tenth title as well as Club Universidad Nacional for what, she said, was a great tournament for their effort. The head of government highlighted that it is a joy to see how sports unite families. Cruz Azul was crowned champion of the 2026 Liga MX Clausura tournament with a total of points that allowed them to surpass their rivals. So, Cruz Azul fans are celebrating their tenth title in the team's history. But, the celebration was not limited to the fans, also the head of government of Mexico City joined the celebration. The Secretariat of Citizen Security implemented a security operation in the surroundings of the monument and the Paseo de la Reforma avenue to guarantee the safety of the fans. Cruz Azul defeated Pumas with a score of two to one, which allowed them to obtain their tenth title in the Liga MX.
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Cruz Azul Celebrates Tenth Title with Win over Pumas
Cruz Azul wins tenth title by defeating Pumas in the 2026 Liga MX Clausura tournament. Celeste fans celebrate at the Angel of Independence
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