Hold on, the road to the title is on fire! This Saturday, the first tickets to the semifinals of the Clausura 2026 were decided and the Mexican capital is celebrating.
With Cruz Azul walking with the pace of champions and Chivas demonstrating that “heart” outweighs absence, we already have the first guests for the prelude to the final.
Paradela and Mier: The heroes of La Noria
𝑻𝑶𝑫𝑶𝑺 𝑫𝑬 𝑨𝒁𝑼𝑳, 𝑬𝑵 𝑳𝑨 𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑯𝑨 𝒀 𝑬𝑵 𝑳𝑨 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑨 💙 pic.twitter.com/C8KWinsf0O
– CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) May 10, 2026
In a packed Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Martín Anselmi’s“Máquina” (even though the report highlights the Argentinean punch) settled the series against Atlas.
It was in the 32nd minute when José Paradela dressed up like a magician, made an incredible cutback in the area and left-footed the ball into the net, a goal that tasted like glory!
Although Diego Cocca’s Rojinegros tried to react with Aldo Rocha crashing a ball against the post, the figure of Kevin Mier appeared.
The Colombian goalkeeper pulled back the curtain and reminded all of Mexico why he is currently the best goalkeeper in the tournament. With a 4-2 aggregate score, Cruz Azul raises its hand as the rival to beat.
Red-and-White Epic! Chivas knocks out the “Colossus” Tigres
COME ON, TEACHER! LET’S GO TOGETHER, FUCK! pic.twitter.com/VOc2EQZw1M
– CHIVAS (@Chivas) May 10, 2026
But if we are talking about dramas, the one in Guadalajara was from another planet.
Without five of their first-choice players (who are away on international duty with Vasco Aguirre’s Tri), Gabriel Milito’s Chivas managed the impossible: to come back from 3-1 down in the first leg against Tigres.
Santiago Sandoval’s double in the second half tied the aggregate 3-3.
The key? The position in the table.
Thanks to their better performance in the regular phase, Chivas eliminated the UANL team and are through to the semis in style.
Pure Mexican talent and a lot of grit!
What’s next? Classic and suspense Sunday
After Cruz Azul and Chivas became semifinalists in the Liguilla 2026, the activity does not stop.
On Sunday, Pumas and América face each other in a series tied 3-3 that promises to be a thriller at Ciudad Universitaria.
If the tie persists, the university students advance.
On the other hand, champion Toluca is going for heroics against Pachuca, obliged to win by two goals.
Do you see a final between Cruz Azul and Chivas or do you think America or Pumas will surprise?
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