Cruz Azul defeated Santos Laguna 3–2 on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at a matchday 5 fixture of the Liga MX 2025 season. The match kicked off at 01:00 UTC under the supervision of referee Fernando Hernandez. The home side led 2–1 at the half-time interval and held on to secure all three points.

At matchday 5, this result gave Cruz Azul an early-season boost in the Apertura standings, strengthening their position among the top contenders as they aimed to build momentum for a title push. For Santos La...