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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

  1. Mar 3, 2026Cruz Azul won 2-1 away at Santos Laguna in their last meeting.
  2. Sep 2, 2026Santos Laguna continued training for the match, with defender Franco Pardo expressing disappointment after a draw with Tigres.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Sources

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