Liga MX Matchday 5: Puebla triumphs while Cruz Azul faces injury crisis

Liga MX Apertura 2026 Matchday 5 features key matchups including Puebla vs. Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul vs. Atlas.

Puebla secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Santos Laguna at Estadio Cuauhtémoc. Despite an early own goal and falling behind twice, Eduardo Mustre scored a brace and Carlos Baltazar added the winning goal to secure the win for La Franja.

Cruz Azul faces Atlas amidst a significant injury crisis. Coach Joel Huiqui must navigate the absence of Erik Lira, who is training separately due to an imminent transfer to Europe, as well as Rodolfo Rotondi, Gonzalo Piovi, and Amaury Morales. The defending champions seek to rebound from recent losses, while Atlas enters the match with strong momentum and a higher position in the standings.