cruz azul

Cruz Azul took a crucial lead in the Clausura 2026 quarter-finals by defeating Atlas 3-2 after a controversial and thrilling match at Estadio Jalisco. La Máquina, who finished the regular season in third place, showed their attacking class in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last moment. The star of the night was Nigerian forward Christian Ebere, who bagged a vital brace for Cruz Azul’s hopes. After a tight first half that ended with the visitors holding a slim lead thanks to a goal from Rodolfo Rotondi, Ebere extended the advantage in the 55th minute. It looked