Cruz Azul secured their 10th Liga MX Clausura title on May 24 after a 2-1 victory over Pumas UNAM in the final second leg of the all-Mexico City matchup [1, 2]. The two teams had drawn 0-0 in the first leg on May 22, setting up a tense return match two days later [1, 2].
Pumas took the lead around the 30th minute when Paraguay forward Robert Morales scored the opener [1, 2]. However, Cruz Azul equalized in the 53rd minute courtesy of an own goal by Pumas defender Ruben Duarte [1, 2]. The winning goal came late when Rodolfo Rotondi scored two minutes into stoppage time, sealing the title for Cruz Azul [1, 2].
The match ended with Pumas reduced to 10 men after Uriel Antuna was sent off in added time following a VAR review [1, 2].
Interim coach Joel Huiqui, a former Cruz Azul defender who took charge shortly before the playoffs, guided the team to the championship [1, 2]. The victory marks Cruz Azul's 10th Mexican league championship overall [1, 2].