Cruz Azul suffered a surprise defeat in their last match, losing 2-3 to Atlante FC, leaving fans questioning the team's performance. Atlante's coach, Miguel Herrera, responded with his trademark humor to doubts about whether the result would have been different with Cruz Azul's starting lineup.
What did Miguel Herrera say?
Miguel Herrera, known for his direct style, made it clear he doesn’t believe in hypotheticals. 'If my grandma had a cape, she’d be Super Grandma; maybe she wouldn’t have died, she’d be made of iron. The 'would have' doesn’t exist, and today we beat Cruz Azul', said 'El Piojo'. His response quickly went viral among fans.
Why does this matter for Cruz Azul?
The cement team, currently 6th in Liga MX with 6 points (2W-0D-1L), saw their recent form (LWWW) broken by this loss. Though Joel Huiqui rotated the squad due to fixture congestion, Herrera praised Cruz Azul’s players, saying any lineup they field maintains a high level.
What’s next for Cruz Azul?
Cruz Azul’s next match is against Club Tijuana (2nd in the table) on August 17, a game that could be pivotal in the title race, where they are 1 point behind leaders Club América. With 7 goals scored and 6 conceded, the team will look to regain their winning form.
