Summary of the game
End of the game
The 90 minutes are over, with Cruz Azul's victory securing their place in the playoffs.
Un gran triunfo dedicado a una gran afición. Gracias por el apoyo, celestes. #AzulDePorVida pic.twitter.com/hlzl9zJ6eM
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) April 13, 2024
90+8
End of the encounter.
90+6
After a great play by Rotondi, Rodriguez avoids the second.
90+4
GOAL! Uriel Antuna scores from the penalty spot for La Máquina and Cruz Azul is on its way to the big party in Mexican soccer.
90+1
The VAR intervenes to see a possible penalty kick in favor of Cruz Azul and the judge awards a penalty kick.
90'
6 minutes are added.
88'
Rotondi's cross was saved on the line by the Puebla defense.
87'
After a bad shot by Rotondi, Rivero could not push the ball.
85'
Nacho Rivero's shot goes well over the top of La Franja's goal.
83'
Puebla substitution:
Off: Herrera and Gonzales
In: Navarro and Santos
82'
The Machine changes
Out: Gutierrez and Candido
In: Huescas and Vargas
79'
Puebla began to pour poisonous balls into the area defended by Kevin Mier, looking for the first.
76'
The game is paused due to an injury to Rodriguez and the assistants enter.
75'
Cruz Azul
Off: Faravelli
In: Lira
73'
The game goes into a lull and neither team gets on the scoreboard.
70'
The VAR intervenes and after the review it is determined that it will be a yellow card.
69'
After a foul on Uriel Antuna, the referee issues a red card to Alberto Herrera.
68'
Free kick for Puebla near the cement area.
67'
Changes in Puebla
Out: Robles and García
In: Baltazar and Velasco.
65'
Once again, Rotondi shoots and the poblano goalkeeper keeps the ball.
64'
Rotondi's shot passes close to the post.
63'
Change in Cruz Azul:
Off: Salcedo
In: Sepúlveda
61'
After a great half-turn and shot by Antuna, Rodriguez saves Cruz Azul's first goal.
60'
Puebla begins to take center stage in the game
57'
After a great service, Angulo shot and the figure of Kevin Mier was present.
56'
Free kick in favor of Puebla, near the Blue's area.
54'
Change for Puebla
Off: Ormeño
In: Cavallini
54'
Salcedo's cross was blocked by the Puebla defense.
51'
Cruz Azul looks for the first, but Puebla closes well.
49'
La Franja's offense looks to advance lines in search of the first score.
46'
The second 45 minutes are underway.
Half-time
Halftime statistics.
45+2
End of the first half
45+1
Shot by Willer Ditta with an inside shot that whizzes past the right post.
45'
Two minutes are added to the first half.
44'
Yellow card for Pablo González after a foul in midfield.
42'
Shot by Ormeño that goes wide.
40'
A shot by Ormeño that Kevin Mier saves well.
39'
Rotondi finds a ball inside the box, but can't get a good aim on the shot.
36'
After a bad pass by Rivero, there will be a goal kick for La Franja.
33'
Rotondi's shot is saved by Spider Rodriguez.
32'
Dangerous foul in favor of Cruz Azul, near Puebla's area.
29'
Cruz Azul became lord and master of the match and had complete dominance over Puebla.
26'
Herrera's shot goes wide of Mier's goal.
23'
Long distance shot by Gonzalo Piovi, which goes wide.
20'
A shot from outside the area by the home team was saved by Kevin Mier.
19'
After a rebound, Carlos Rotondi took a shot, but the ball went over the top.
18'
Cruz Azul seeks to open the door, La Franja resists and looks to counter-attack.
15'
Cruz Azul handles the ball with very little clarity.
11'
Diego de Buen's shot was saved by Kevin Mier without much trouble.
10'
Foul in favor of Puebla, near the Cruz Azul area.
9'
After a great pass from Piovi, Rodriguez anticipates the ball and prevents the Celestes' first.
7'
The Machine manages the ball in midfield.
1'
The ball is rolling at the Cuauhtemoc Stadium and the first 45 minutes are underway.
Field start
Tonight's 22 protagonists and the refereeing corps have already taken the field.
Leaving for the dressing room
Both teams are already on their way to the dressing room for a last chat before the game. The home team is on a mission to move away from the basement, and the other team is looking for a ticket to the Mexican soccer's big party.
Teams fine-tuning details
Both Puebla and Cruz Azul, tighten their warm-up and perform their final warm-up moves to face this match.
ESTAMOS LISTOS. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OZ7CsxjY37
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) April 13, 2024
What happened the last time they faced each other?
The Machine's eleven
With this lineup, Martín Anselmi's team will be looking to secure their place in the playoffs.
EL ONCE DE CRUZ AZUL. 💙
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) April 13, 2024
Así sale La Máquina para enfrentar a Puebla en la jornada 15. 🚂#AzulDePorVida pic.twitter.com/Wi31KZkBGp
Home team's line-up
This is the eleven that Andres Carevic sends to the field in search of three points.
Este es el XI de La Franja para esta noche en el 🏟️Cuauhtémoc.
— Club Puebla🎽 (@ClubPueblaMX) April 13, 2024
Ellos defenderán nuestros colores 🔵⚪️#LaFranjaNosUne🎽 pic.twitter.com/gRQLYxVwR2
The teams perform warm-up exercises
Both La Franja and Los Cementeros are already on the field doing the different warm-up exercises to face the matchday 15 game.
Cuerpo arbitral
The referees who will be present today
Center referee: Katia Itzel García Mendoza
Flag bearer 1: Christian Kiabek Espinosa Zavala
Flag bearer 2: Leonardo Javier Castillo Rodríguez
Fourth assistant: Diego Montaño Robles
The Machine says present
Through their social networks, the Celestes announced that they are already at the stadium to secure their ticket to the playoffs.
🚂💙😮💨 pic.twitter.com/FmJTiQKOhf
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) April 13, 2024
The locals are present
La Franja is already at home, looking for the three points tonight to move away from the bottom of the table.
La banda del Puebla ya está en 🏠 para dejarlo todo por y para los poblanos🔵⚪️
— Club Puebla🎽 (@ClubPueblaMX) April 13, 2024
¡Enfocados y concentrados!⚽️#LaFranjaNosUne🎽 pic.twitter.com/Q2cDd2V8mx
Results at the time
Mazatlan is currently trailing Queretaro's Gallos Blancos 1-0 at halftime.
Puebla is already showing off its uniform
Through its social networks, La Franja made known what it will be wearing for tonight's match.
Duelo @Pirma_Oficial, pero aceptémoslo: la nuestra es la más fregona de toda la Liga🔥
— Club Puebla🎽 (@ClubPueblaMX) April 13, 2024
A lucir el 🔵⚪️ en el Dos Veces🏟️#LaFranjaNosUne🎽 pic.twitter.com/1WPRcRQTTY
The supporters
Both Puebla and Cruz Azul fans are starting to show up at the Cuauhtemoc Stadium to watch this match and support their team.
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As far as we can see, this Friday we will have a great match between La Franja and the Machine where both are looking for the three points on Day 15 of the Clausura 2024, where there will be emotions, goals and passion, but above all, good soccer. Stay tuned to the VAVEL platform to follow the broadcast of the match.
What to expect of the match?
Undoubtedly, it will be a great match between Puebla and Cruz Azul, where both teams live different realities, while the local team seeks to avoid being in the last places of the table, the other seeks to consolidate its position in the top positions and close the regular season in the best possible way.
What time is the match?
This is the time of the match in different countries
Mexico 21:00 hours (CDMX)
United States ET 23:00 hours
Spain 04:00 hours
Argentina 23:00 hours
Colombia 22:00 hours
United Kingdom 03:00 hours
How and where to see the game?
The match can be watched through TV Azteca or Fox Sports channels or through streaming platforms such as VIX Plus and you can also follow it through the VAVEL platform.
Outstanding player of the Machine
The player to watch for Cruz Azul is Uriel Antuna, the right winger is one of the most important elements in Anselmi's scheme, as he is fighting for the goal-scoring lead, with 7 goals and 2 assists in the tournament.
Player to watch for Puebla
La Franja's outstanding player is Diego de Buen, the 32-year-old Mexican midfielder is an important player for Carevic's scheme, being one of the best players of the Puebla team. In the Clausura 2024, he has scored one goal.
Cruz Azul's last lineup
This was the last eleven used by the Machine
K. Mier (P), W. Ditta, C. Salcedo, G. Piovi, C. Candido, I. Rivero, L. Faravelli, C. Rodríguez, A. Gutierrez, C. Rotondi, U. Antuna
Technical Director: Martin Anselmi
Last eleven of Puebla
This was the last lineup that La Franja used.
J. Rodriguez (P), B. Angulo, E. Orona, S. Olmedo, G. Ferrareis, P. Gonzalez, D. De Buen, A. Herrera, K. Velasco, S. Ormeño, M. Sansores
Coach: Andres Carevic
Antecedents
In their last 5 head-to-head meetings, Los Camoteros have won 2 and drawn twice, while Los Celestes have only managed to beat La Franja on one occasion.
Liga MX 12/11/23 Cruz Azul 1-2 Puebla
Liga MX 17/02/23 Puebla 1-3 Cruz Azul
Liga MX 23/07/24 Cruz Azul 2-2 Puebla
Liga MX 05/03/24 Cruz Azul 1-3 Puebla
Liga MX 24/09/24 Puebla 1-1 Cruz Azul
How does the Machine arrive?
In their last 5 games, Cruz Azul has won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2.
Liga MX 06/04/24 Cruz Azul 2-1 Monterrey
Liga MX 03/30/24 Pumas 0-0 Cruz Azul
Liga MX 16/03/24 Cruz Azul 1-2 Necaxa
MX League 09/03/24 Santos 3-0 Cruz Azul
MX League 02/03/24 Cruz Azul 3-0 Chivas
Last 5 games of La Franja
Puebla comes in with a balance of 4 defeats and a draw in their last 5 games.
Liga MX 06/04/24 Chivas 3-2 Puebla
Liga MX 03/29/24 Puebla 2-3 Tigres
Liga MX 23/03/24 Juarez 4-3 Puebla
Liga MX 16/03/24 Leon 2-1 Puebla
Liga MX 08/03/24 Atlas 2-2 Puebla
What is the purpose of the Machine?
Cruz Azul's mission is to get three points to improve its position for the Mexican soccer championship and remain at the top of the table.
With which mission does Puebla arrive?
La Franja, already out of the playoffs, is looking to close the tournament on a high note and avoid finishing in last place in the overall standings.
Where will this engagement take place?
The venue where the match of the 15th date of the Mexican tournament will be played is the Cuauhtémoc Stadium, located in Puebla, Mexico, which was inaugurated on October 6, 1968, during the pre-inauguration of the Olympic Games in Mexico, with two matches, the first one was Puebla vs Club America, and the second one was Mexico vs Czechoslovakia.
Liga MX continues on its course
The Mexican tournament is about to come to an end, so during Day 15, the teams are looking to improve their position in the table for the playoffs, so the Puebla vs Cruz Azul match will be a very interesting game, since La Franja is already mathematically eliminated from the Playoffs, on the other hand, La Maquina is looking to continue fighting for the top positions in the general table.
Welcome!
Hello everyone, welcome to the broadcast of the match between Puebla vs Cruz Azul, corresponding to Day 15 of the Liga MX 2023-24.
My name is Samuel Sirotzky and I will have the pleasure of being your host for this match. We'll be bringing you match analysis, lineups, updated scores and news here on the VAVEL platform.