Cruz Azul vs Atlas Highlights - August 22, 2026

Atlas beat Cruz Azul 2-0 in Liga MX on August 22, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Banorte.

Edgar Zaldivar (30'), Florián Monzón (45') scored for Atlas.

At kick-off Cruz Azul stood in position 11 with 6 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Atlas went into the game in position 8, on 9 points. They had won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Osinachi Ebere sent an effort off target for Cruz Azul (5'). Edgar Zaldivar scored for Atlas on 30 minutes after a pass from Duk.

Moments later, Nicolás Ibáñez shot wide for Cruz Azul on 34 minutes. Omar Campos could not find the target for Cruz Azul (38').

Soon after, Duk tested the goalkeeper for Atlas (43'). Florián Monzón scored for Atlas on 45 minutes.

After the break, José Paradela forced a save for Cruz Azul on 47 minutes. Omar Campos sent an effort off target for Cruz Azul (48').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Willer Ditta on 48 minutes. José Paradela saw a shot blocked (49').

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Florián Monzón’s effort (53'). Agustín Palavecino tested the goalkeeper for Cruz Azul (55').

Edgar Zaldivar forced a save for Atlas on 67 minutes. Substitutions: Cruz Azul 5, Atlas 5.

Cruz Azul controlled 51.8% of possession. Cruz Azul had 25 shots with 5 on target, while Atlas had 11 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Cruz Azul 4, Atlas 5. Corners: Cruz Azul 9, Atlas 4.

Cruz Azul completed the most passes, 442 in total at 80.5% accuracy.