Tijuana vs Cruz Azul Highlights - August 16, 2026

Tijuana beat Cruz Azul 2-1 in Liga MX on August 16, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Caliente.

Ignacio Rivero (44'), Gilberto Mora (54') scored for Tijuana. Nicolás Ibáñez (45'+2') scored for Cruz Azul.

Tijuana went into the game in position 5, on 7 points. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Tijuana arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Cruz Azul stood in position 9 with 6 points.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

José Paradela tested the goalkeeper for Cruz Azul (10'). Moments later, Ramiro Árciga saw a shot blocked (13').

Nicolás Ibáñez sent an effort off target for Cruz Azul (14'). Soon after, Diego Abreu shot wide for Tijuana on 15 minutes.

Ramiro Árciga forced a save for Tijuana on 37 minutes. Gilberto Mora picked out Ignacio Rivero, who scored for Tijuana (44').

Luka Romero picked out Nicolás Ibáñez, who scored for Cruz Azul (45'+2'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Carlos Rodríguez’s effort (45'+3').

After the break, Gilberto Mora could not find the target for Tijuana (46'). Osinachi Ebere was booked for Cruz Azul (49').

Shortly afterwards, Gilberto Mora scored for Tijuana on 54 minutes after a pass from Jesus Vega.

The referee cautioned Adonis Preciado of Tijuana on 56 minutes. Moments later, José Paradela tested the goalkeeper for Cruz Azul (58').

Adonis Preciado sent an effort off target for Tijuana (62'). Soon after, Alán Montes forced a save for Cruz Azul on 67 minutes.

Jesús Orozco shot wide for Cruz Azul on 82 minutes. Substitutions: Tijuana 5, Cruz Azul 5.

Cruz Azul controlled 57.7% of possession. Tijuana had 13 shots with 3 on target, while Cruz Azul had 14 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Tijuana 4, Cruz Azul 1. Corners: Tijuana 5, Cruz Azul 6.

Cruz Azul completed the most passes, 499 in total at 81.2% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.