Cruz Azul secured a vital 1-3 away victory against Necaxa at the Estadio Victoria on August 29, putting an end to a damaging three-match losing streak in Liga MX. Under manager Joel Huiqui, the team displayed a renewed attitude and controlled the game in Aguascalientes to claim all three points.
The match was reported by Record MX and provides a timely boost to the league table. This win moves Cruz Azul up to 12th place in the standings, with 6 points from 5 games (2 wins, 3 losses). The team's goal difference stands at -2, having scored 8 and conceded 10 so far this season. They remain seven points behind the current leaders, Club America.
How did the match against Necaxa unfold?
Jeremy Márquez opened the scoring for the visitors in the 23rd minute with a stunning long-range volley, connecting with a ball that came from a corner kick. The lead was doubled right at the start of the second half. In the 46th minute, Nicolás Ibáñez finished off a precise assist from Charly Rodríguez to make it 0-2.
The third goal came just seven minutes later. Willer Ditta completed a team move to score Cruz Azul's third in the 53rd minute, establishing a commanding lead. Necaxa managed only a consolation goal in the 83rd minute through Emi Rodríguez, which did little to change the outcome of the match.
What does this win mean for the season?
This result represents a significant breather for a team that had been struggling with recent form. Their last five league matches had yielded just one win and four losses, a sequence that started with their only previous victory. Beating Necaxa breaks that negative cycle and provides a foundation for the next phase of the tournament.
Manager Joel Huiqui will have to manage the squad while dealing with key absences. Currently sidelined are striker Amaury Morales and defender Gonzalo Piovi, whose absence the team managed to overcome in this fixture. Fans can check the status of the squad for updates on these injuries.
What is Cruz Azul's next challenge?
The immediate schedule presents a new challenge at home. Cruz Azul will host Santos Laguna on September 7 at their stadium. This opponent currently sits in 17th place in the table, representing an opportunity for the capital city team to secure back-to-back points and solidify their improvement. All information on upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
The reaction shown in Aguascalientes must be the blueprint for the rest of the campaign. This victory lifts Cruz Azul out of the deepest slump of their season start and proves they have the resources to compete. The objective now is to maintain this consistency and climb the standings, moving closer to the playoff positions.
