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Summary

March 3, 2024 1:13 AM ET

Game over

The referee whistles the end of the game, Cruz Azul wins the match.

March 2, 2024 10:13 PM ET

90+5'

Stopped shot, Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara) left footed shot from outside the box.

March 2, 2024 10:10 PM ET

90'

7 minutes of compensation are added.

March 2, 2024 10:05 PM ET

89'

They disallowed a goal against Chivas again, Chicharito was offside.

March 2, 2024 10:04 PM ET

85'

Great save by Kevin Mier! The Cruz Azul goalkeeper avoids a dangerous play and sends the ball for a corner kick.

March 2, 2024 10:00 PM ET

80'

Dangerous play by Chivas, José Juan Macías' shot went past the post and he was close to scoring a goal.

March 2, 2024 9:55 PM ET

75'

Delay in the game due to a hit on Carlos Rotondi of Cruz Azul, he is assisted on the field.

March 2, 2024 9:50 PM ET

70'

Offside for Cruz Azul, Ángel Sepúlveda is ahead and misses a great opportunity to score the fourth goal of the game.

March 2, 2024 9:45 PM ET

65'

The goal is disallowed, Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara) has scored but after the VAR review the goal is cancelled.

March 2, 2024 9:40 PM ET

63'

Goooooal from Chivas!
Roberto Alvarado header from close range from the left side.

March 2, 2024 9:38 PM ET

61'

Chivas makes its first changes in the game, betting everything on the offense and trying to tie the game.

March 2, 2024 9:36 PM ET

56'

Chivas maintains pressure throughout the field in search of a defensive error.

March 2, 2024 9:31 PM ET

51'

Chivas plays long positions to cool down Cruz Azul who had several dangerous attacks.

March 2, 2024 9:26 PM ET

46'

The second half begins, both teams want the victory.

March 2, 2024 9:20 PM ET

Halftime

The teams go to half-time and the scoreboard is Cruz Azul 3-0 Chivas

March 2, 2024 9:04 PM ET

45’

4 minutes of compensation are added.

March 2, 2024 8:59 PM ET

43’

Chivas plays much better in the last minutes, puts Cruz Azul in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.

March 2, 2024 8:57 PM ET

38’

Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.

March 2, 2024 8:51 PM ET

33’

Goooooal for Cruz Azul!
Uriel Antuna shot with his right foot from very close to the center of the goal.

March 2, 2024 8:46 PM ET

27’

Goooooal for Cruz Azul!
Uriel Antuna shot with left foot from the center of the area low, next to the left post

March 2, 2024 8:40 PM ET

26’

Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the second goal of the game.

March 2, 2024 8:39 PM ET

25’

Guadalajara was offside, Fernando Beltrán tried a through ball but Cade Cowell was in an offside position.

March 2, 2024 8:38 PM ET

20’

Attempt missed. Víctor Guzmán (Guadalajara) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

March 2, 2024 8:33 PM ET

15’

Goooooal for Cruz Azul!
Lorenzo Faravelli shot with his right foot from the center of the area low, next to the left post.

March 2, 2024 8:28 PM ET

10’

Chivas plays a little better at the beginning of the game, its 4-2-3-1 roster manages to control the ball.

March 2, 2024 8:23 PM ET

5’

Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.

March 2, 2024 8:18 PM ET

0’

The match begins, both teams will seek to win.

March 2, 2024 8:13 PM ET

Minutes from start

We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.

March 2, 2024 8:05 PM ET

Referees

The referee designation for today's game at the Azul Stadium is as follows:
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (Central Referee).
Jonathan Maximiliano Gómez (Assistant One).
Rodrigo René Sansores Díaz (Assistant Two).
Martín Molina Astorga (Fourth Referee).
Angel Monroy Bello (VAR).
Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce (VAR Assistant).

March 2, 2024 7:50 PM ET

Battle for victory

A great match is coming up between these two Liga MX teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in the tournament. Cruz Azul is the favorite to win today's match.

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March 2, 2024 7:45 PM ET

Last confrontation!

The last time these two teams met was on November 4, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 1-0 victory for Chivas at Akron Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.

March 2, 2024 7:40 PM ET

History between both teams

Cruz Azul and Chivas have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 matches have ended in two victories for Cruz Azul, there was a draw and on 2 other occasions the winner was Chivas.

March 2, 2024 7:35 PM ET

Cruz Azul Arrival

The Cruz Azul team is already in the stadium, they are doing their warm-up exercises and are ready for their Liga MX match.

March 2, 2024 7:30 PM ET

Welcome!

We are a little less than one away until the match between Cruz Azul and Chivas begins at the Azul Stadium. Both teams will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.

March 2, 2024 7:25 PM ET

Follow here Cruz Azul vs Chivas Updates

Do not miss a detail of the match with the with VAVEL. Follow along with us all the details, commentaries, analysis and rosters for this Cruz Azul vs Chivas match for the Liga MX.

March 2, 2024 7:20 PM ET

What time is the Cruz Azul vs Chivas match for Liga MX 2024?

This is the start time of the game Cruz Azul vs Chivas of March 2nd in several countries:
Argentina: 9:05 PM.
Bolivia: 8:05 PM.
Chile: 9:05 PM.
Colombia: 7:05 PM.
Ecuador: 7:05 PM.
United States (ET): 8:05 PM on TUDN and Univision.
Mexico: 7:05 PM on ViX, TUDN and Afizzionados.
Paraguay: 9:05 PM.
Peru: 8:05 PM.
Uruguay: 9:05 PM.

March 2, 2024 7:15 PM ET

Cruz Azul's latest roster

These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Kevin Mier, Gonzalo Piovi, Willer Ditta, Rodolfo Rotondi, Ignacio Rivero, Erik Lira, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodríguez, Gabriel Fernandez, Ángel Sepúlveda and Uriel Antuna.

March 2, 2024 7:10 PM ET

Chivas' latest roster

These were the eleven players who started the last game:
José Rangel, Jesús Orozco, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Mateo Chávez, José Castillo, Víctor Guzmán, Érick Gutiérrez, Fernando Beltrán, Cade Cowell, Pável Pérez and Roberto Alvarado.

March 2, 2024 7:05 PM ET

Players to follow from Chivas

The next three players are considered key to Chivas' offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against Cruz Azul. The player Roberto Alvarado (#25) is a fundamental piece for the team due to his experience and the team's highest scorer in this tournament. He is a great player who takes advantage of his speed and strength to score. The next is the player Érick Gutiérrez (#15), he plays in the midfield position and is a player with a lot of ability to assist. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played against San Luis multiple times so he will be key to defeating them. Finally, the 23-year-old goalkeeper, José Rangel (#27) is one of the best goalkeepers in Liga MX, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Saturday.

March 2, 2024 7:00 PM ET

Chivas in the tournament

The Guadalajara team started Clausura 2024 of Liga MX (Mexico's first soccer division) well, they are in eighth position in the general table with 4 games won, 3 draws and 2 lost, achieving 15 points. Their goal this season is to finish among the first 6 places to obtain a ticket to the tournament's postseason and fight for the Clausura championship. Chivas' goal for this game is to be able to win as a visitor and thus get closer to its goal. It will be a complicated game but not impossible to win. Their last game was on February 24, 2024 and resulted in a 3-1 victory against Pumas UNAM at the Akron Stadium and thus achieved their fourth victory in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game, but they could surprise and win.

March 2, 2024 6:55 PM ET

Cruz Azul players to follow

The next three players are considered key to Cruz Azul's offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against Chivas. The player Gabriel Fernandez (#27) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer and we could see him score on Saturday. The next is the Mexican player Uriel Antuna (#7), he is another distributor of play on the field that is of utmost importance and is the team's greatest assister in Liga MX. At his young age he has achieved a lot and is an important piece of the team. Finally, the 23-year-old goalkeeper, Kevin Mier (# 23), the Argentine goalkeeper is one of the best goalkeepers in the MX League, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal. Saturday.

March 2, 2024 6:50 PM ET

Cruz Azul in the tournament

Cruz Azul had a good start in the Clausura 2024 of Liga MX, they are in second position in the general table after 6 games won, 1 tied and 2 lost, they have 19 points. Cruz Azul seeks to place itself at the top of the tournament this season, so it must win as many games as possible and they will be the champions. Their last game was on February 24, 2024 and resulted in a 1-0 loss against América at the Azteca Stadium and thus they achieved their second defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.

March 2, 2024 6:45 PM ET

The stadium

The Azteca Stadium is located in Mexico City, Mexico. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 87,000 spectators and is the home of Club América. It was inaugurated on May 29, 1966, cost 260 million Mexican pesos, it is the largest stadium in Mexico and the seventh largest in the world.

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March 2, 2024 6:40 PM ET

Welcome to minute by minute coverage of the Liga MX 2024: Cruz Azul vs Chivas!

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March 2, 2024 6:35 PM ET
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