{"id":172261,"date":"2026-05-18T13:04:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/cruz-azul-vs-pumas-the-dream-final\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:27:07","slug":"cruz-azul-vs-pumas-the-dream-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/cruz-azul-vs-pumas-the-dream-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruz Azul vs Pumas: the dream final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liga MX<\/a> already has its two protagonists for the eagerly awaited Final of the 2026 Clausura Tournament, Cruz Azul and Pumas. After weeks full of goals, controversy, comebacks and intense emotions, both clubs sealed their passage to the championship series and now millions of fans in Mexico and the United States are preparing for what promises to be a historic final.<\/p>\n

Cruz Azul earned its ticket after eliminating Chivas in a vibrant semifinal that ended 4-3 on aggregate. La M\u00e1quina showed offensive forcefulness and managed to win one of the most exciting series of the Liguilla.<\/p>\n

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Going for glory<\/h2>\n
\"Cruz
PHOTO: Liga BBVA MX Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Cementero team will now seek to win its tenth Liga MX title.<\/p>\n

A goal that has kept their fans excited since they lifted their ninth star in the Guard1anes Clausura 2021.<\/p>\n

In addition, this final represents a great opportunity to consolidate the club’s new sports project in the countdown to the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

A showdown that promises to be historic<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

For its part, Pumas returns to a Mexican soccer final after several years of frustration and painful eliminations.<\/p>\n

The universitarios advanced after a 1-1 draw on aggregate against Pachuca.<\/p>\n

But they managed to qualify thanks to their better position in the Clausura 2026 general table, where they finished as leaders.<\/p>\n

The team coached by Efra\u00edn Ju\u00e1rez will try to break a 15-year drought without a Liga MX title.<\/p>\n

The last time Pumas was crowned champion was in the 2011 Clausura.<\/p>\n

While their most recent Final had been in the Guard1anes 2020, a tournament in which they lost to Le\u00f3n (Filed as: Cruz Azul vs Pumas final).<\/p>\n

The final promises an explosive clash<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Cruz Azul Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2026 Clausura will be played in a very special context:<\/p>\n

Mexican soccer is already experiencing the atmosphere prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be organized by Mexico, the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n

For this reason, the expectation surrounding this final between Cruz Azul and Pumas is even greater.<\/p>\n

So far, Liga MX has scheduled the matches to be played on the following dates:<\/p>\n

First leg final:<\/strong> Thursday, May 21
\nSecond leg final:<\/strong> Sunday, May 24 at the Estadio Ol\u00edmpico Universitario.<\/p>\n

Official schedules are still pending confirmation from Liga MX.<\/p>\n

The series will also pit two distinct styles against each other:<\/p>\n

Cruz Azul’s offensive intensity against Pumas’ tactical order and defensive solidity.<\/p>\n

Everything points to a close, intense Final with great media impact on both sides of the border.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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