Joel Huiqui emphasizes the importance of improvement after Cruz Azul's Leagues Cup win
Cruz Azul's coach Joel Huiqui celebrated his team's win in the Leagues Cup, but emphasized the importance of continuing to improve. In an interview, he mentioned that the team has to keep working to achieve their goals.
"It wasn't going to be an easy game, the rival is making you change some structures. Today we are very happy with the result, it was 3 very important points for us. Historically we have a win in Leagues Cup. There are times when you have to lose and play well, you have to win and not play so well. There are many things to improve, but it's part of the process", explained the coach.
What happened in the game?
Cruz Azul faced Atlante FC in the Leagues Cup and achieved an important win. The team showed great maturity and competitiveness in the game.
Why is it important to improve?
Joel Huiqui emphasized the importance of continuing to improve after the win. The coach mentioned that the team has to keep working to achieve their goals.
What comes next?
Cruz Azul will face Club Tijuana in their next game. The team is looking to continue advancing in the competition and improving their performance.
Currently, the team is in sixth place in the Liga MX with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in 3 games. The team also has a 1-point advantage over the leaders of the competition, Club America. In their last game, Cruz Azul lost 2-3 to Atlante FC on August 2, 2026. The team is looking to continue improving their performance and achieving their goals in the competition.
What's next for Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul will face Club Tijuana in their next game, which will be played on August 17, 2026. The team is looking to continue advancing in the competition and improving their performance. With their current form of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 4 games, Cruz Azul is looking to continue their winning streak.
Current squad status
The team is currently without Amaury Morales due to injury. The team's current league standing is 6th in Liga MX, 6 points, 2W-0D-1L from 3 games, recent form LWW. The team is 1 point behind leaders Club America in the title race. Cruz Azul has scored 7 goals and conceded 6 this season, with a goal difference of +1.
