Toluca and Cruz Azul played to a 1-1 draw in a highly anticipated Liga MX Clausura 2026 match at the Estadio Nemesio DÃez on February 7, 2026.
Match Summary
The encounter was a battle between two of the league’s top contenders. Toluca entered the match undefeated, while Cruz Azul was riding a three-game winning streak.Â
- First Half: Toluca took the lead late in the first half. In the 41st minute, Paulinho scored after being assisted by Jesús Gallardo to put the home side ahead.
- Second Half: Cruz Azul intensified their pressure in the second half. The equalizer finally came in the 76th minute from José Paradela, following an assist by Luka Romero.
- Conclusion:Â Despite both teams pushing for a winner during four minutes of stoppage time, the match ended in a stalemate, leaving Toluca 6th and Cruz Azul 3rd in the standings.Â
Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Toluca | Cruz Azul |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Shots (On Target) | 15 (6) | 9 (3) |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 1 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
Lineups
- Toluca (4-2-3-1): Hugo González; Diego Barbosa, Bruno Méndez, Federico Pereira, Jesús Gallardo; Franco Romero, Marcel Ruiz; Santiago Simón, Jesús Angulo, Nicolas Castro; Paulinho.
- Cruz Azul (3-4-3): Andrés Gudiño; Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos; Erik Lira, AgustÃn Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, José Paradela, Carlos RodrÃguez; Carlos Rotondi, Mateo Levy.
Notable Absences: Toluca was missing key players Helinho and Alexis Vega due to injury, while Cruz Azul was without Gabriel Fernández and Kevin Mier.