Cruz Azul and Necaxa played to a scoreless draw on April 26, 2026. This match marked the debut of Cruz Azul’s interim coach, Joel Huiqui. The game took place at the renovated Estadio Azteca.
Before the match, Cruz Azul sat in fourth place with 30 points. They aimed to secure a victory to climb to third place. However, they entered the game on a six-game winless streak.
Nicolas Larcamon’s Necaxa arrived in 13th place with only 18 points. They had already been eliminated from postseason contention prior to this match.
Cruz Azul had dominated previous encounters, winning three of their last five meetings against Necaxa. Despite this history, they failed to capitalize on their chances today.
The draw leaves Cruz Azul’s playoff position uncertain. They must now wait for the results of other matches to confirm their standing in the Liga MX playoffs.
Martín Varini expressed cautious optimism after the match. He stated, “Before getting into what needs correcting, which there is, I think the team’s evolution has shown a noticeable improvement in our competitive ability.”
Cruz Azul concluded the Liga MX Clausura 2026 regular season with this match. Throughout the campaign, they achieved 19 wins and 14 draws.
With the playoffs approaching, Cruz Azul will shift its focus to the Liguilla knockout stage. Fans remain hopeful despite today’s disappointing result.
