Match report

Tigres UANL 1–1 Cruz Azul: Champions League Draw

Tigres UANL
Tigres UANL
1–1
FT
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
Apr 24, 2025

Tigres UANL held off a determined Cruz Azul side to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the CONCACAF Champions League. Both teams fought fiercely, but the game was marred by early yellow cards for Purata and Sepúlveda. Tigres equalized late through Purata's goal, ensuring they remain competitive in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Tigres UANL 1–1 Cruz Azul
  • • J. Purata scored for Tigres UANL in the 84th minute
  • • C. Rotondi scored for Cruz Azul in the 68th minute
  • • J. Purata and I. Rivero received yellow cards for Tigres UANL and Cruz Azul respectively
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams including U. Antuna, Rómulo, and D. Lainez for Tigres UANL

Lineups

Tigres UANL

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Guzmán (G)
  • 2 Joaquim (D)
  • 4 J. Purata (D)
  • 27 J. Angulo (D)
  • 20 J. Aquino (M)
  • 23 Rômulo (M)
  • 11 J. Brunetta (M)
  • 16 D. Lainez (M)
  • 22 U. Antuna (F)
  • 9 N. Ibáñez (F)
  • 8 F. Gorriarán (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 S. Córdova
  • 5 Rafael Carioca
  • 24 M. Flores
  • 32 V. Loroña
  • 34 B. Parra
  • 14 J. Garza
  • 25 F. Rodríguez
  • 31 F. Tapia
  • 6 J. Vigón
  • 30 R. Fulgencio
  • 15 E. Tercero
  • 13 D. Reyes

Cruz Azul

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 K. Mier (G)
  • 4 W. Ditta (D)
  • 6 É. Lira (D)
  • 5 J. Orozco (D)
  • 2 J. Sánchez (M)
  • 9 Á. Sepúlveda (M)
  • 15 I. Rivero (M)
  • 29 C. Rotondi (M)
  • 21 G. Fernández (F)
  • 19 C. Rodríguez (F)
  • 14 A. Gutiérrez (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Bogusz
  • 33 G. Piovi
  • 10 A. Montaño
  • 35 L. Gutiérrez
  • 41 B. Gamboa
  • 11 G. Giakoumakis
  • 26 C. Vargas
  • 32 C. Jiménez
  • 17 A. García
  • 30 E. Ochoa
  • 1 A. Gudiño
  • 31 A. Morales

Timeline

  1. Tigres UANL
    3' Tigres UANL Card · Yellow Card
    J. Purata

    Foul

  2. Cruz Azul
    13' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    Á. Sepúlveda

    Foul

  3. Cruz Azul
    35' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    I. Rivero

    Argument

  4. Tigres UANL
    59' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 1
    Off: U. Antuna · On: S. Córdova
  5. Cruz Azul
    68' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Rotondi · Assist: Á. Sepúlveda
  6. Tigres UANL
    74' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rômulo · On: Rafael Carioca
  7. Tigres UANL
    74' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Lainez · On: M. Flores
  8. Cruz Azul
    83' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Fernández · On: M. Bogusz
  9. Tigres UANL
    84' Tigres UANL Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Purata · Assist: J. Brunetta
  10. Cruz Azul
    87' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Rodríguez · On: G. Piovi
  11. Tigres UANL
    90'+1 Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Aquino · On: V. Loroña

Match Stats

Stat Tigres UANL Cruz Azul
Fouls 9 20
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 359 398
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 1 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 279 309
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cruz Azul took the lead in the 68th minute with C. Rotondi's goal, following an assist by Á. Sepúlveda
  • ▸ Tigres UANL equalized in the 84th minute through J. Purata's goal, assisted by J. Brunetta, maintaining their competitive edge in the CONCACAF Champions League