Match Analysis: Necaxa vs Cruz Azul
Necaxa vs Cruz Azul ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Necaxa and Cruz Azul played out a 1-1 draw.
Goals: A. Morales (Cruz Azul, 65'), A. Palavecino (Necaxa, 86').
Necaxa had 39% possession to Cruz Azul's 61%, with 18.00 shots to 9.00.
A. Palavecino (Necaxa) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Necaxa
Starting lineups and substitutes

Necaxa
Formation 3-1-4-2 · Coach: Fernando Rubén Gago
Starting XI
- 4A. PenaD
- 5T. JacobM
- 7K. RoseroM
- 8A. PalavecinoM
- 9T. BadaloniF
- 16C. CalderonD
- 22E. UnsainG
- 24F. RossanoM
- 26E. LaraD
- 27D. CambindoF
- 29I. RodriguezM
Substitutes (10)
- 2E. MartinezD
- 3A. OliverosD
- 11R. SanchezF
- 12L. JimenezG
- 13A. AndradeM
- 14D. De BuenM
- 15P. PerezM
- 17R. CortezM
- 21J. RojasF
- 30R. MonrealF

Cruz Azul
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Nicolás Ricardo Larcamón
Starting XI
- 3O. CamposM
- 4W. DittaD
- 8L. FaravelliM
- 9A. SepulvedaF
- 16J. MarquezM
- 17A. GarciaD
- 18L. RomeroF
- 20J. ParadelaF
- 23K. MierG
- 33G. PioviD
- 194A. MoralesM
Substitutes (10)
- 1A. GudinoG
- 2J. SanchezD
- 5J. OrozcoD
- 6E. LiraM
- 7M. BoguszM
- 15I. RiveroM
- 19C. RodriguezM
- 21G. FernandezF
- 29C. RotondiF
- 200E. SanchezM
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

A. Palavecino
Rating 8.2 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

A. Morales
Rating 8.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

K. Mier
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

E. Unsain
Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

J. Paradela
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

C. Rotondi
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Necaxa vs Cruz Azul match analysis
Review Necaxa 1-1 Cruz Azul with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Liga MX.