Cruz Azul defeated Guadalajara Chivas 2–1 on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. The Liga MX 2025 Matchday 7 fixture kicked off at 03:05 UTC under the supervision of referee M. Quintero. Cruz Azul held a 1–0 lead at half-time before adding a second goal in the second half, enough to secure all three points despite a late Chivas consolation strike.

The result was a significant early-season statement for Cruz Azul. On Matchday 7, cementing a home win against one of Me...