Match report
Cruz Azul 1-1 Monterrey: Champions League Draw
Cruz Azul
1–1
FT
Monterrey
Mar 18, 2026
Cruz Azul managed to hold off Monterrey to secure a 1-1 draw in their CONCACAF Champions League match. Early goal by Jorge Rodríguez for Monterrey was countered by a late equalizer from J. Paradela for Cruz Azul, ensuring both teams head into the next round with a point.
Key Facts
- • Monterrey took the lead through Jorge Rodríguez in the 8th minute, assisted by R. de la Rosa.
- • Cruz Azul equalized in the 46th minute with a goal from J. Paradela, assisted by O. Campos.
- • Monterrey had two players sent off with yellow cards in the first half: Carlos Frayde (29th minute) and V. Guzmán (45+4th minute).
- • Cruz Azul also had two players receive yellow cards: G. Piovi (37th minute) and Jorge Rodarte Barragan (51st minute).
Lineups
Cruz Azul
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Gudino (G)
- 4 W. Ditta (D)
- 6 E. Lira (D)
- 33 G. Piovi (D)
- 22 J. Rodarte
- 8 A. Palavecino (M)
- 16 J. Marquez (M)
- 3 O. Campos (M)
- 20 J. Paradela (F)
- 19 C. Rodriguez (F)
- 7 N. Ibanez (F)
Substitutes
- 23 K. Mier
- 30 E. Ochoa
- 37 J. Diaz
- 31 A. Morales
- 34 M. Levy
- 21 G. Fernandez
- 11 C. Ebere
- 17 A. Garcia
- 18 L. Romero
- 10 A. Montano
- 42 A. Castro
- 28 D. Valdez
Monterrey
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 22 L. Cardenas (G)
- 34 C. Bustos (D)
- 4 V. Guzman (D)
- 13 C. Salcedo (D)
- 19 A. Aceves (D)
- 21 L. Reyes (D)
- 27 R. de la Rosa (M)
- 30 J. Rodriguez (M)
- 42 C. Frayde (M)
- 17 J. Corona (F)
- 9 A. Martial (F)
Substitutes
- 43 S. Perez
- 40 K. Cuneo
- 20 U. Djurdjevic
- 2 R. Chavez
- 3 G. Arteaga
- 41 A. Urias
- 45 J. Dominguez
- 37 C. Reyes
- 11 L. Orellano
- 36 O. Galvez
- 39 J. Moxica
- 38 A. Rojas
Timeline
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8' Monterrey Goal · Normal GoalJorge Rodríguez · Assist: R. de la Rosa
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22' Monterrey subst · Substitution 1Off: Daniel Alonso Aceves Patiño · On: G. Arteaga
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29' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardCarlos Frayde
Foul
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37' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardG. Piovi
Persistent fouling
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45'+4 Monterrey Card · Yellow CardV. Guzmán
Foul
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46' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalJ. Paradela · Assist: O. Campos
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51' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardJorge Rodarte Barragan
Foul
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57' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardC. Salcedo
Foul
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59' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardJorge Rodríguez
Foul
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60' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Martial · On: C. Reyes
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60' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3Off: Carlos Frayde · On: L. Orellano
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68' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Ibáñez · On: G. Fernández
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69' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4Off: R. de la Rosa · On: U. Đurđević
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69' Monterrey subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Guzmán · On: R. Chávez
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72' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Piovi · On: A. García
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72' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Palavecino · On: L. Romero
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87' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Campos · On: J. Diaz
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87' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Paradela · On: A. Montaño
Match Stats
| Stat | Cruz Azul | Monterrey |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 80% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 383 | 379 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 1.24 | 0.51 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 295 | 302 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jorge Rodríguez's early goal set the tone for Monterrey, but Cruz Azul showed resilience and equalized just before halftime with J. Paradela's goal.
- ▸ Monterrey faced more challenges with multiple substitutions and yellow cards, which affected their momentum but they managed to hold the lead until the equalizer.