Cruz Azul defeats FC Juárez 5-0 in Liga MX

Cruz Azul secured a dominant 5-0 victory over FC Juárez during Matchday 12 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament. The win, led by interim manager Joel Huiqui, breaks a three-game winless streak for the defending champions.

Goals were scored by Andrés Montaño, Charly Rodríguez, Omar Campos, Agustín Palavecino, and Rogelio González. The victory moves Cruz Azul up to fifth place in the general standings with 20 points, placing them within striking distance of the league leaders.

In contrast, FC Juárez remains at the bottom of the table with only four points from 12 matches, having suffered 10 defeats. The match also featured tactical changes from Huiqui, including starting goalkeeper Andrés Gudiño over Kevin Mier. Cruz Azul is scheduled to face Pachuca in their next fixture.