In the match between Pumas and Cruz Azul, there were some changes in the starting eleven of Pumas. Regarding previous encounters between both teams at the university field, Cruz Azul has the advantage with three victories, one draw, and one defeat against Pumas.
Ángel Sepúlveda quickly opened the scoring for Cruz Azul with a good finish, followed by Ignacio Rivero who scored the second goal in the 12th minute. Despite Pumas' efforts to react, Cruz Azul increased the pressure and maintained control of the match.
With five consecutive victories, Cruz Azul arrived at the match as the solo leader and with high motivation. In contrast, Pumas sought to take advantage of the home ground and the support of their fans to climb the standings.
As for the records, Cruz Azul had the opportunity to break marks in points, goals, and non-consecutive victories, while Pumas stood out for their unbeaten streak in the most recent encounters. The university stadium had witnessed great performances and impactful results in such matchups.
