Next Saturday, November 4, Chivas is facing Blue Cross in it Akron Stadiumfor Matchday 16 of the 2023 Apertura Tournament, of the Liga MX. Although this match is not a classic, it is a striking clash as it is starred by two of the greatest in Mexican soccer.
Added to this, both have important things at stake, since Guadalajara is in fourth position in the table with 24 points, but still does not have a secure place in the League direct, so he must add a new victory to avoid complications; In the case of La Maquina, his life is at stake because despite his poor championship, being fourteenth with 17 points, his candle remains lit to seek to get into the Play-In hoping that mathematical logic still gives it a chance, although if it falls, it could be definitively eliminated.
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From Chivas we have Roberto ‘Piojo’ Alvarado as the best of the semester, being the top scorer so far, apart from also adding some assists. In the midfield there is Ruben Gonzalezconsidered by many as another of the key elements thanks to its great condition for recovery. Alan Mozo He has a great run on the right side, while in goal, despite criticism, Miguel Jimenez He has been the hero in different encounters. Finally, the captain Victor ‘Pocho’ Guzmánwho is not totally lucid and needs to arrive in great shape, the same as Fernando Beltran.
On the side of Blue Crossthe most dangerous on the front is Uriel Antunawho comes from scoring goals and goals for both club and national team, and it is also certain that he will want to score one more time against his ex. Angel Sepúlveda He also arrived fine and quickly took over the ‘9’ spot, fighting for the scoring leadership. He is another who played with the Flock and it is certain that he will want to dunk against them. On defense, the Paraguayan Juan escobar is the strong muscle next to Carlos Salcedowhile the Uruguayan Ignacio Rivero He is another important celestial figure who can play in more than three positions; finally, the Argentine Carlos Rotondi It is also dangerous.
Precisely in the last commitment between them, celebrated in the Closing 2023both arrived with conditions similar to the current ones with respect to the general table, with Chivas coming back 2-1. Uriel Antuna overtook Blue Cross at minute 37, but in the complement, Victor Guzman and Ronaldo Cisneros They achieved the somersault, with the light blues finishing with one less due to the expulsion of the Argentine Ramiro Funes Mori. The rojiblancos qualified as third while the cement workers reached the eighth place, however, they were thrown out in the playoffs at the hands of the Atlas.
Already further back, the two starred in the grand final of the Sky Cup 2022 in it Akron Stadiumwhich was in the celestial showcases by winning 0-2 through Alexis Gutierrez and the Uruguayan Gonzalo Carneiro.
Speaking of the League, in the A2022 those from La Noria also won 2-1 with goals from Antuna and the Ecuadorian Michael Estradawhile Sergio Flores discounted. In it C2022the Flock hit the Aztec stadium with the minimum of Cristian Calderonwhile in the A2021, there was a 1-1 draw in La Fortaleza. traveling to C2021La Maquina took the three points with the Uruguayan’s solitary goal Jonathan Rodriguez.
Speaking of Guardians 2020again it was a victory for Blue Crosswho beat 0-2 with a double from Cabecita Rodríguez. Before said semester, the Mexico Cup 2020where they also played the grand final, with a similar result, those from La Noria won 2-1 in the University Olympic. Alexis Vega had overtaken the Guadalajara team, but an own goal from Hiram Mier and a well converted penalty by Little head They brought glory to the capital club. Already in the canceled C2020Guadalajara stumbled at home 1-2 as Little head and Adrian Aldrete they converted. Finally, in the A2019they divided units by finishing 1-1.
In the end, of the last ten games, Blue Cross dominates the statistics with six victories, while Chivas He has won two, in addition to there being two ties.
DATE |
RESULT |
CHAMPIONSHIP |
---|---|---|
04/22/23 |
Chivas 2-1 Cruz Azul |
Liga MX C2023 |
12/30/22 |
Cruz Azul 2-0 Chivas |
Sky Cup 2022 |
01/03/22 |
Cruz Azul 2-1 Chivas |
Liga MX A2022 |
04/16/22 |
Cruz Azul 0-1 Chivas |
Liga MX C2022 |
10/23/21 |
Chivas 1-1 Cruz Azul |
Liga MX A2021 |
04/10/21 |
Cruz Azul 1-0 Chivas |
Liga MX C2021 |
10/25/20 |
Chivas 0-2 Cruz Azul |
Liga MX A2020 |
07/19/20 |
Cruz Azul 2-1 Chivas |
Mexico Cup 2020 |
02/15/20 |
Chivas 1-2 Cruz Azul |
Liga MX C2020 |
08/31/19 |
Cruz Azul 1-1 Chivas |
Liga MX A2019 |
Taking official games, the two teams have faced each other in 145 occasions, Blue Cross dominates with 53 wins, 48 draws and 44 losses.
Final Season 1986-87
It was the only time that the two have played in a League final. For the Ida, Blue Cross won 2-1 with goals from Nacho Flores and Juan Moraleswhile Luis Valdez discounted for the red and whites. For the Vuelta, the Rebaño scored 3-0 with a double from Eduardo ‘Yayo’ de la Torre and Diana Fernando Quirarteto lift his ninth title.
This happened in June 1965 when La Maquina defeated the Rebaño 7-1.
They are in Guadalajara Yayo de la Torre and Ramon Morales with nine scores, while those from La Noria are Fernando Bustos with eleven goals.
Club |
League |
Cup |
Champion of Champions |
League Super Cup |
MX Super Cup |
Challenger Cup |
CONCACAF Champions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chivas |
12 |
4 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Blue Cross |
9 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
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