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Cruz Azul beats Juárez 5-0 after four-game winless run
Cruz Azul beat FC Juárez 5-0 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
The win ended a four-game run without a victory for Cruz Azul.
Coach Joel Huiqui made six changes to the starting lineup compared with the previous match against Pumas.
He said the selected players had trained well and some had made a strong impact as substitutes.
Juárez coach Gustavo Lema said Cruz Azul’s midfield quality and his team’s mistakes made the match difficult to contest.
The result helped Cruz Azul gain places in the Apertura standings.
Huiqui said the team will review players’ condition before deciding who starts its next match.
Cruz Azul beat FC Juárez 5-0 at Estadio Banorte.
The win ended Cruz Azul’s four-match run without a victory.
Cruz Azul coach Joel Huiqui said the team was back and praised the squad’s response.
Huiqui said he made six changes to the starting lineup compared with the match against Pumas.
Juárez coach Gustavo Lema said Cruz Azul’s midfield quality and his team’s errors shaped the match.
- Who
- Cruz Azul and FC Juárez.
- What
- Cruz Azul won 5-0, ending a four-game winless run.
- When
- October 18, 2026.
- Where
- Estadio Banorte. The city is not stated.
- Why
- Cruz Azul won the match; Juárez coach Gustavo Lema said his team’s errors and Cruz Azul’s midfield quality were factors.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cruz Azul went four matches without a win.
Cruz Azul beat FC Juárez 5-0 at Estadio Banorte.
- Score
- Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juárez
- Winless run
- Four matches
- Cruz Azul coach
- Joel Huiqui
- Juárez coach
- Gustavo Lema
- Lineup changes
- Huiqui made six changes compared with the match against Pumas
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The champion is back
They have impressive midfielders: Lira, Palavecino, Rodríguez. It is difficult to play them on equal terms. When it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.