Highlights
The game ends
The game ends at CU, tied at 0 goals in a match without emotions, where Cruz Azul had a chance to score, which was annulled by the referee, due to offside, due to a bad start by Julio González.
92' | Huescas forgives
Rodrigo Huescas shoots but very softly, Cruz Azul seems to have the last one on his side. 1 minute left.
90' | 3 minutes more
3 more minutes in the game.
87' | Funes Mori failed
Funes Mori almost scored the goal, a very bad shot by Rogelio. The Pumas miss an opportunity. Toto is gone in this closure.
84'| Danger
Huescas foul, Monroy gets the yellow card, Pumas in danger, 6 minutes from the end.
79' | Cruz Azul changes
Two changes for Cruz Azul: the youth players will enter for Amaury Morales and Javier Gamboa, Ángel Sepúlveda and Cándido will leave.
78' | Change of Pumas
Leo Suárez enters to give Rodrigo López an exit due to muscle problems.
74' | The witcher leaves
Uriel Antuna leaves the field, upset by the modification. Enter Erik Lira.
70'| Yellow card for both sides
Candido gets a yellow card for a dangerous play. The game is at its lowest point. Rivas still takes the yellow.
65' | Changes
Memo Martínez leaves to make way for Funes Mori. Charly Rodríguez and Rotondi leave for Cruz Azul for Guti and Huescas.
62' | Close Pumas to the goal
Toto's shot, but it goes wide, Nacho had made a great arrival, but there is no luck and the light blue ones forgive. Pumas has a corner kick.
59' | Pumas arrive but no luck
Chino looks for the center, for Rivas but the Pumas element does not arrive. Cruz Azul is down.
54'
The substitutes begin to move faster, with the two coaches looking for a replacement in their teams.
53' | Goalkeeper!
El Chino shoots from long distance, but Kevin Mier keeps the ball.
50'
Rotondi crashes his shot into the barrier, Chino tries a pass on the penalty mark. But the celestial defense clears it.
46'
Cruz Azul approaches Julio's door, but no luck. The light blue team distributes the ball along the wing.
The second half begins
The second half begins, Pumas 0-0 Cruz Azul on matchday 13 of the MX League.
half-time
We go to half-time, with a goalless tie in CU. Julio González had made a mistake in what could have been Cruz Azul's goal. But the out of place saved him.
45' | 2 minutes more
2 more minutes will be added. Uriel Antuna angry because he can't score the goal.
40'
Chino Huerta looks for the center in the heart of the blue zone, but Kevin Mier only sees the ball pass.
39'
Charly Rodríguez looks for the pass with Rodo, the light blue team recovers very well, but the ball goes out of hand.
35'
The pace of play in the midfield slows down, the one that proposes the most is Cruz Azul after some attacks, a goal disallowed, but Pumas lowers its guard.
30'
Rotondi hits a shot over Julio González's goal, the ball almost went down, but it went wide. It's Rodo's second attempt.
25'
Pumas gives the ball to the blues, Piovi manages to get the foul on Memo. The light blue ones go up with the centers.
20' | Danger for Pumas
Cruz Azul has a better arrival. There is a complaint about a possible handball, but Ángel finishes with a header, but Bennnevendo prevents it from reaching the goal.
15'| Close shot of Cruz Azul
Rotondi sends a shot over Julio's goal. Cruz Azul knocks on the door.
13'
Chino Huerta does not achieve anything in his attack, he sends the ball out, Kevin Mier clears the ball.
12'
They are looking for Antuna, the light blues play the pass, there is pressure, but Pumas has the ability to cut off the blues' momentum.
9'
Pumas comes forward, looking for the goal. Cruz Azul seeks to press, seeking to open the bands.
5' | There is no goal from Cruz Azul
Goal from Cruz Azul, which saves Pumas from being offside, the ball had already gone in when the ball went to Julio González through his legs.
3'
Antuna was left alone against Julio, but there was a previous misplacement.
0' | First Half
The game starts at CU. Pumas vs Cruz Azul.
They go out to the field
Both teams are already taking the field, minutes before the start of Pumas vs Cruz Azul.
Cruz Azul Bench
Andrés Gudiño, Carlos Vargas, Erik Lira, Raymundo Rubio, Alexis Gutiérrez, Jorge García, Rodrigo Huescas, Amaury Morales, Mateo Levy, Bryan Gamboa.
Pumas Bench
Gil Alcalá, Aldrete, Robert Ergas, Mateo Casares, Carlos Gutiérrez, Santiago Trigos, Leo Suárez, Piero Quispe, Ali Ávila, Funes Mori.
Cruz Azul Lineup
Kevin Mier, Carlos Salcedo, Willer Ditta, Camilo Cándido, Gonzalo Piovi, Lolo Faravelli, Nacho Rivero, Charly Rodríguez, Carlos Rotondi, Uriel Antuna, Ángel Sepúlveda.
Pumas Lineup
Julio González, Lisandro Magallan, Bennnevendo, Ananias, Pablo Monroy, Rodrigo López, Chino Huerta, Toto Salvio, José Caicedo, Ulises Rivas y Guillermo Martínez.
They are already warming up
Both teams are already doing stretching exercises, prior to the start of the game between Pumas vs Cruz Azul on matchday 13 of the MX League.
🔥 C A L E N T A M I E N T O 🔥 pic.twitter.com/R2UkI2WA1A
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) March 31, 2024
Cruz Azul goes out to reconnoiter the field
The light blue players go out onto the field, to recognize the conditions of the field, minutes after the warm-up begins.
Uriel Antuna's last goal against Pumas
Uriel Antuna has not scored a goal against Pumas during his time at Cruz Azul. But if he knows what it means to score against the university students, since last 10-31-2020 with Chivas, he scored in a 2-2 draw.
They have arrived
The two teams have already arrived at the venue, just minutes before they go out to warm up, after the actions begin in this matchday 13 match.
LLEGAMOS AL OLÍMPICO UNIVERSITARIO 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/heYjIUrcxG
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) March 31, 2024
Funes Mori's last goal against Cruz Azul
Rogelio Funes Mori goes with the substitutes today, but Funes has not scored against Cruz Azul since last 01/14/2023 in Rayados' 2-3 victory against the celestials.
Last victory for Pumas at home
The Pumas have not won in CU against Cruz Azul since last 04/05/2022 in the Concachampions, by 2 goals to 1. Scores from Dinenno and Tabó, for the light blues, today a university player.
Cruz Azul's last victory in CU
Cruz Azul has not won at CU since last 09/18/2022, by a score of 1-2. Goals from Huescas and Carneiro from the light blues. Diogo scored the goal for Pumas.
The fans arrived
The fans of both teams have already arrived at the CU Stadium, keeping an eye on their team and just minutes away from warming up.
Erik Lira arrived
The former Pumas, Erik Lira has arrived at CU, his former home. Tonight he is a substitute, but in the last 12 games he has 3 yellow cards, he has not scored goals or assists.
Chino Huerta arrived
César Huerta has not scored goals this campaign, but his individual quality speaks for him, scoring 6 assists in the last 10 games.
Costumes
Everything is ready for the players from both teams to arrive, the locker rooms are already complete with all the players' accessories.
La noche mágica está por empezar. 😍🐾#DePumasSoy #DeCanteraSomos pic.twitter.com/H3pyszMEUZ
— PUMAS (@PumasMX) March 31, 2024
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USA Date: Saturday 30 March 2024
USA Time: 10:05 PM ET
USA TV channel (English): No transmission
USA TV channel (Spanish): In TUDN USA.
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Date, time, TV Channel and Live Streamings Pumas vs Cruz Azul: match for the in Liga MX Match?
This is the start time of the game Pumas vs Cruz Azul: of Saturday 30 March 2024 in several countries:
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Argentina |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
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Saturday 30 March 2024 |
23:05 hrs |
no transmission. |
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Saturday 30 March 2024 |
00:05 hrs |
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Chile |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
21:05 hrs |
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Colombia |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
22:05 hrs |
no transmission. |
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Ecuador |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
22:05 hrs |
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Saturday 30 March 2024 |
3:05 hrs |
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Canada |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
23:05 hrs |
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USA |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
22:05 hrs |
In TUDN USA. |
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Mexico |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
21:05 hrs |
In VIX and TUDN. |
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Paraguay |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
00:05 hrs |
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Peru |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
22:05 hrs |
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Uruguay |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
00:05 hrs |
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Venezuela |
Saturday 30 March 2024 |
23:05 hrs |
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Injured or Suspended Players
Cruz Azul only has Toro Fernández on its injured list, due to knee problems. Willer Ditta has already served his one-match suspension. Jesús Molina is out for Pumas. Funes Mori has already been discharged, he was present in the most recent league game.
Pumas press conference
Rogelio Funes Mori commented on his absence on the courts, happy for his return with Pumas.
“I am improving physically, already training with the team, after a long time. The team is focused on these last league games, we must be strong, to take it with a lot of responsibility, because it will depend on us to enter the league.”“After spending so much time in Mexican soccer, I have been able to score against Cruz Azul, it is an important game for us. For our fans, to return to victories, after not achieving victories, it is an important game, so we must continue thinking about the league and give joy to the fans.”
Players who have been on both teams
Currently, both teams have a player who was part of Cruz Azul and is now Puma, and vice versa. Erik Lira, university youth player, today a light blue player. Adrián Aldrete now as a fundamental piece in the blue and gold defense. The former champion of the ninth, he is one of the captains of Pedregal.
He also reminds Toro Fernández that he had a change of scenery, but now he is injured.
As legends we have Kikín Fonseca, Jaime Lozano, Tito Villa, Mauro Formica, Pablo Barrera, Francisco Palancia. As coaches, Tuca Ferretti and Memo Vázquez.
Players to watch
Guillermo Martínez has 12 games, 6 goals, the commander is filling the boots of the missed Dinenno. Toto Salvio is also not far behind with his 4 goals and 4 assists, César el Chino Huerta is the top assister with 6 assists in the last 10 games. Leo Suárez has 3.
Cruz Azul has Uriel Antuna as the most outstanding player on the team in terms of goals, he has 5 goals in 12 games, Ángel Sepúlveda as his assisting savior with 4.2 goals in 12 games, being a great duo. Rodolfo Rotondi raises his hand with his 2 goals, apart from the fact that he just scored in the classic young friendly.
History of the last 5 games
Pumas beat the celestials last time by 4 goals to 1 on the Azteca field, but Cruz Azul is not far behind, winning away from home by 2 goals to 1, although they have had nights to forget on that field. The last 5 games record 2 wins for the machine, 2 for the blue and gold. A 0-goal tie in these matches.
How are Pumas doing?
The university students are not having a great time, even though they won their most recent friendly in the United States, against Comunicaciones by 4 goals to 0. Where Tabó and Funes Mori excelled in said game. In the league they are in 11th position with 16 points, 4 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses, 19 goals for and 20 against. A victory against Cruz Azul projects them above the top 10 of Chivas, waiting for results from the teams that are above them, such as Guadalajara, León, Gallos and Necaxa. In their last game they lost by a landslide by 3 goals to 0. Against Tijuana at home they tied 3 goals. They have not won since matchday 7 against Santos Laguna, at home by 3 goals to 0. Chivas and Rayados beat them by 3 goals.
How does Cruz Azul arrive?
Martín Anselmi's super machine comes in fourth place with 22 points, accumulating 7 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. 17 goals for and 11 against. This test will be important for the Argentine coach's project, because above them are Toluca, América and Rayados. While some Tuzos and Tigres are marrying them behind them. Cruz Azul comes from beating América in a young classic, friendly version, where the score was 3 goals to 2. After this match they will return to the Sports City, where they will face Rayados, Puebla will be their rival on matchday 15 as a visitor. The light blues must be careful of those recent comebacks they have suffered at CU. On September 18 was their last visiting victory against Pumas.
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