The 5 key footballers of Cruz Azul vs Pumas in the 4th finals of Clausura 2024

After the UNAM Pumas they beat the Pachuca Tuzos In the first round of the Play-in, they took seventh place in the general table, so their rival in the quarterfinals would be nothing more and nothing less than the Blue Cross Celestial Machine.

The last time these two teams met in a league, Pumas starred in an epic afternoon, overcoming a resounding 4-0 defeat in the first leg and reaching the final for the Mexican championship.

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Now things are very different, however. Cruz Azul had a great regular season and it is expected that things will continue like this in the league, under the command of a man like Martín Anselmi, who seems to have already had a lifetime directing in national football.

The 26-year-old winger is in great shape and has had one of his best seasons so far. ‘Brujo’ Antuna scored eight goals, becoming the twelfth Mexican soccer player to become the scoring champion.

They say that every team is put together from back to front. After much searching, the Cruz Azul board managed to hire a goalkeeper. Kevin Mier has totally adapted to Mexican soccer from the first minute and his great performances have attracted the attention of the major leagues, so we could be witnessing his last matches defending the Light Blue Machine shirt.

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Rodríguez had been down for a couple of tournaments, but it seems that in Clausura 2024 he is approaching his best version. The 27-year-old midfielder could become the breaking point and balance in this group for the Mexican championship.

The Argentine center back arrived at Cruz Azul in the midst of many doubts and his first games were to be forgotten. However, Piovi has shown the quality of the center back that he is and has kept quiet all season. One of the best reinforcements of the Celestial Machine in years. He is confident in the background and with great output.

The Argentine forward has been a fixture in Anselmi’s lineup this season, despite not having a great regular season. The celestial fans still trust that the attacker will stand out from the first minute in this group for the Mexican championship.