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Rotondi's Late Strike Seals Championship for Cruz Azul
25 May
Summary
- Cruz Azul secured their 10th Liga MX title with a 94th-minute winner.
- Pumas finished the match with nine players after two red cards.
- Carlos Rotondi scored the decisive goal, silencing the home crowd.
Cruz Azul captured their 10th Liga MX title following a thrilling 94th-minute goal by Carlos Rotondi against Pumas. The final match, held at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, concluded with a 2-1 victory for Cruz Azul on aggregate. Despite Pumas taking the lead in the first half through Robert Morales, Cruz Azul equalized via an own goal by Rubén Duarte.
The game intensified with late incidents, including Uriel Antuna's red card for Pumas, followed by Ángel Rico's dismissal, leaving the hosts with nine players. This numerical advantage allowed Cruz Azul to push for a winner. Rotondi's decisive strike in stoppage time secured the championship for La Máquina, marking a significant moment for the club and extending Pumas' title drought. The match saw several injury-related substitutions for both teams. Keylor Navas made crucial saves for Pumas throughout the game, but could not prevent Rotondi's late heroics. The final whistle confirmed Cruz Azul's triumph and dashed Pumas' hopes of celebrating a championship on their home ground.
