Joel Huiqui spoke openly about his relationship with Iván Alonso at Cruz Azul, stating it has always been respectful and that the working environment is complete. The Cruz Azul head coach made these remarks following the team's latest match, a 0-2 loss to Atlas on August 23, 2026, which left the club in 12th place in Liga MX with 6 points from five games (2W-0D-3L).
What did Joel Huiqui say about his link with the sporting director?
Huiqui emphasized there is no personal issue with Iván Alonso, describing their relationship as friendly, cordial, and strictly professional. "First, talking about Iván's relationship with me, it has always been respectful. It is a complete working environment," he told Record MX. He also noted there is communication and commitment within the Cruz Azul project, although he acknowledged there are aspects to correct in the organization.
How does the coach evaluate the team's current moment?
The strategist admitted the present is not the best, but highlighted there is an atmosphere of commitment and unity within the squad. Huiqui stated that correcting mistakes is normal in any team or company, and it is necessary to recognize faults, work on them, and accept them to move forward. He also mentioned he has tried to maintain the team's essence regardless of results, and that attitude must be preserved both in victory and defeat.
What approach does he propose to overcome the difficult situation?
Huiqui called for immediate action, rejecting passivity. "We are in a moment to act, not react, to act." he expressed. The head coach stressed that one cannot wait for problems to resolve themselves, but that it is time to face difficulties head-on as part of collective growth.
These statements come amid a challenging sporting context for Cruz Azul, which currently has a goal difference of -2 (8 scored, 10 conceded) and is seven points behind league leaders Club América in the standings. The team's next fixture will be away against Necaxa on August 29, 2026, a key match to attempt to reverse the negative trend that includes four consecutive losses. To follow the squad's evolution, fans can check individual performance on our stats page or review upcoming fixtures on fixtures.
