Pachuca vs Cruz Azul Highlights - October 21, 2026

Cruz Azul beat Pachuca 2-1 in Liga MX on October 21, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Hidalgo.

Francisco Venegas (20') scored for Pachuca. Gabriel Fernandez (13'), Andres Montaño (79') scored for Cruz Azul.

Pachuca went into the game in position 16, on 13 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Pachuca arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Cruz Azul stood in position 6 with 20 points.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

Alan Mozo saw a shot blocked (6'). Shortly afterwards, a block denied Salomón Rondón on 6 minutes.

Rodolfo Pizarro could not find the target for Pachuca (7').

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Francisco Venegas’s effort (10').

Eduardo Bauermann was booked for Pachuca (11'). Soon after, Alan Mozo picked out Gabriel Fernandez, who scored for Cruz Azul (13').

Francisco Venegas scored for Pachuca on 20 minutes after a pass from Rodolfo Pizarro. The referee cautioned Carlos Rodríguez of Cruz Azul on 39 minutes.

After the break, Agustín Palavecino tested the goalkeeper for Cruz Azul (47'). Alán Montes saw a shot blocked (48').

Shortly afterwards, Francisco Venegas was booked for Pachuca (48'). The referee cautioned Rodolfo Pizarro of Pachuca on 63 minutes.

Moments later, Luka Romero sent an effort off target for Cruz Azul (65'). Javier Vallejo forced a save for Pachuca on 72 minutes.

Soon after, Alan Bautista shot wide for Pachuca on 72 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rodolfo Rotondi’s effort (74').

Shortly afterwards, Salomón Rondón tested the goalkeeper for Pachuca (74'). Andres Montaño converted a penalty for Cruz Azul (79').

Substitutions: Pachuca 5, Cruz Azul 5.

Cruz Azul controlled 56.5% of possession. Pachuca had 14 shots with 5 on target, while Cruz Azul had 11 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Pachuca 2, Cruz Azul 5. Corners: Pachuca 0, Cruz Azul 8.

Cruz Azul completed the most passes, 463 in total at 82.3% accuracy. The referee produced 8 yellow cards.