Cruz Azul opened their Liga MX 2025 Clausura campaign with a commanding 2–0 victory over Atlas on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The Matchday 2 fixture kicked off at 23:00 UTC at a packed venue, with referee Y. Peinaldo Aguirre in charge. By the half-time whistle, Cruz Azul had already built a 2–0 lead, a margin they defended resolutely through the second half to secure all three points.

For Cruz Azul, this result represented a perfect start to the season. After a single matchday, ...