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Cruz Azul vs Santos match
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The gist
Cruz Azul host Santos Laguna on Sep 6, 2026, in Liga MX. Santos Laguna have 1 point, Cruz Azul 9.
Background
Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna face off in Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2026 tournament. Cruz Azul have had an uneven season, with 3 wins and 3 losses, while Santos Laguna have struggled with 1 draw and 5 losses. The match was moved earlier to avoid clashing with the Leagues Cup final.
How it unfolded
- Mar 3, 2026Cruz Azul won 2-1 away at Santos Laguna in their last meeting.
- Sep 2, 2026Santos Laguna continued training for the match, with defender Franco Pardo expressing disappointment after a draw with Tigres.
- Sep 5, 2026The kickoff time was moved from 9 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET to avoid overlap with the Leagues Cup final.
- Sep 6, 2026Match scheduled at Estadio Banorte (or Cuauhtemoc) in Liga MX Apertura 2026.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Cruz Azul are favored to win, with home advantage and better form, possibly 2-0.
- Caution
- Santos Laguna are desperate for their first win, but their scoring struggles on the road are a concern.
Still unverified
No injury or lineup data available for either team before the match.