Cruz Azul defeats Necaxa 3-1 in Liga MX

Cruz Azul secured a decisive 3-1 victory against Necaxa during Matchday 6 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament. The win follows a difficult period for the club, which had previously suffered three consecutive defeats.

Jeremy Márquez opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a notable strike following a corner kick. Nicolás Ibáñez and Willer Ditta added goals to extend the lead to 3-0. Necaxa managed a late consolation goal through Miguel Emilio Rodríguez, but it was insufficient to alter the outcome.

With this performance, Jeremy Márquez has become Cruz Azul’s top scorer for the current tournament, totaling three goals in six matches. The victory provides stability for manager Joel Huiqui and moves Cruz Azul forward in the league standings, while the loss highlights defensive struggles for Necaxa.