Cruz Azul Extends Winning Streak: 3-2 Victory Over Juárez in Apertura 2025
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Cruz Azul defeated FC Juárez 3-2 in a thrilling Apertura 2025 match, securing their seventh consecutive win and extending their unbeaten home streak to 19 games.
Cruz Azul Stays on Top With Another Comeback Win
Cruz Azul fans lived a rollercoaster of emotions at Ciudad Universitaria as their team fought hard to claim a 3-2 victory over FC Juárez. With this result, La Máquina celebrated its seventh straight win in the Apertura 2025 and extended its 19-match unbeaten streak at home.
The result keeps Nicolás Larcamón’s squad at the top of the Liga MX table, proving once again that they are strong contenders for the title.
Early Goal and Juárez’s Surprise Reaction
The match began perfectly for Cruz Azul. At just the second minute, Luka Romero opened the scoring, igniting the crowd’s hopes for an easy night.
But Juárez responded quickly and efficiently. In just five minutes, they flipped the score with goals from Rodolfo Pizarro (14’) and Raymundo Fulgencio (19’), stunning the home fans and putting Cruz Azul under pressure.
Fernández and Paradela Lead the Comeback
Cruz Azul didn’t take long to answer back. Gabriel Fernández equalized with a header in the 26th minute, scoring his third goal of the tournament and restoring belief in the stands.
Minutes later, José Paradela sealed the comeback in the 35th minute after a clever assist from Luka Romero, putting Cruz Azul 3-2 ahead—a scoreline that would stand until the final whistle.
Solid Defense Secures the Win
In the second half, Juárez tried to respond, but Cruz Azul’s backline—featuring Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Sánchez, and Erik Lira—kept the Bravos under control. Substitute Ángel Sepúlveda searched for his goal, but couldn’t convert despite the energy of the fans.
The match ended without more goals, but with the full joy of the fans who witnessed their team’s resilience and strength.
What’s Next for Cruz Azul?
With this result, Cruz Azul remains unstoppable and focused on their next challenge against Querétaro. Meanwhile, FC Juárez will look to bounce back when they host Pumas in their upcoming fixture.