Match Analysis: Monterrey vs Cruz Azul
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul ended 2-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Cruz Azul beat Monterrey 3-2.
Goals: E. Lira (Cruz Azul, 25'), R. de la Rosa (Monterrey, 35'), R. de la Rosa (Monterrey, 40'), G. Piovi (Cruz Azul, 84'), N. Ibanez (Cruz Azul, 90').
Monterrey had 47% possession to Cruz Azul's 53%, with 10.00 shots to 26.00.
R. de la Rosa (Monterrey) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Monterrey
Starting lineups and substitutes
Monterrey
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Nicolas Sanchez
Starting XI
- 2R. ChavezD
- 13C. SalcedoM
- 17J. CoronaM
- 19A. AcevesD
- 21L. ReyesD
- 25S. MeleG
- 27R. de la RosaF
- 29L. OcamposM
- 30J. RodriguezM
- 33S. MedinaD
- 37C. ReyesM
Substitutes (11)
- 3G. ArteagaD
- 4V. GuzmanD
- 11L. OrellanoF
- 20U. DjurdjevicF
- 22L. CardenasG
- 34C. BustosD
- 35I. FimbresM
- 38A. RojasM
- 39J. MoxicaF
- 40K. CuneoG
- 41A. UriasM
Cruz Azul
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Nicolas Larcamon
Starting XI
- 1A. GudinoG
- 3O. CamposM
- 6E. LiraD
- 8A. PalavecinoM
- 16J. MarquezM
- 17A. GarciaD
- 19C. RodriguezF
- 20J. ParadelaF
- 21G. FernandezF
- 29C. RotondiM
- 33G. PioviD
Substitutes (12)
- 7N. IbanezF
- 10A. MontanoM
- 11C. EbereF
- 18L. RomeroF
- 22J. Rodarte
- 23K. MierG
- 28D. ValdezM
- 30E. OchoaG
- 31A. MoralesM
- 37J. Diaz
- 39D. RamirezD
- 42A. Castro
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
R. de la Rosa
Rating 8.2 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
N. Ibáñez
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
É. Lira
Rating 7.6 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
G. Piovi
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
C. Salcedo
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
S. Mele
Rating 6.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul match analysis
Review Monterrey 2-3 Cruz Azul with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.