Cruz Azul clinches Liga MX Clausura 2026 title over Pumas UNAM

Cruz Azul defeated Pumas UNAM 2‑1 in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 final played at Ciudad Universitaria. Robert Morales put Cruz Azul ahead at the 31st minute, Rubén Duarte’s own‑goal equalised for Pumas at 54', and a red card was shown to Uriel Antuna in the 93rd minute. Rodolfo Rotondi scored the decisive goal from inside the box in the 95th minute to secure Cruz Azul’s tenth championship.

The loss sparked a storm of criticism from Pumas supporters, with some fans openly insulting Antuna – one remarked on camera that he was an "imbécil" – and demanding more effort from the team. The dramatic finish also generated a flood of internet memes that highlighted the defeat, the club’s long title drought since 2011, and the irony of Cruz Azul’s historic "cruzazulear" identity being turned against Pumas in the final.