Sport Local March 10, 2025

Rayados Draw with Cruz Azul, Demichelis Disappointed

In a closely contested match, Monterrey and Cruz Azul ended in a 1-1 draw. Martín Demichelis expressed disappointment, aiming for a full three points despite the performance.


Rayados Draw with Cruz Azul, Demichelis Disappointed

In the context of matchday 11 of the Clausura 2025, an interesting clash took place between Cruz Azul and Rayados. The match was very balanced, with both teams creating dangerous opportunities. Although Rayados took the lead in the score, coach Martín Demichelis did not hide his disappointment with the final 1-1 draw, as his aim was to take the three points.

Demichelis expressed his discontent after the match, acknowledging Cruz Azul's superiority in the second half, despite the expulsion of a rival player with 15 minutes left to go. The Argentine strategist pointed out that La Máquina's team managed to resolve the disadvantage intelligently, demonstrating superiority during those moments.

The Argentine admitted Cruz Azul's superiority in the second half, emphasizing that they were better and managed to create more dangerous chances. Although the players did not protest the tie, Demichelis stated at the end of the match: "It was not what we were looking for, the players did not complain about the draw, but more could have been achieved."

Regarding the sport, the match was marked by the expulsion of Gonzalo Piovi from Cruz Azul. Meanwhile, Rayados' upcoming commitments include a duel in the Concachampions Cup and a clash against Pumas in CDMX. Matchday 11 of the Clausura 2025 featured various highlights, among which stood out the draw between Cruz Azul and Monterrey, an anticipated and hard-fought match that ended with a score of 1-1.

Sergio Ramos, with a spectacular goal, was one of the protagonists of the match, momentarily silencing the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The intensity and competitiveness shown by both teams hinted at a possible confrontation in decisive stages, keeping expectations around their performance in the final stretch of the tournament.