NewzOn a Friday in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the reigning champion Cruz Azul defeated Necaxa 1-3 away from home in the Mexican Apertura tournament. The victory snaps a three-game losing streak for the team, which had previously suffered consecutive defeats against Atlante FC, Xolos de Tijuana, and Atlas FC.
The away win was secured by goals from Jeremy Márquez, Argentine player Nicolás Ibáñez, and Colombian player Willer Ditta, under the leadership of coach Joel Huiqui. The triumph provides Cruz Azul with relief in the general standings of the Liga MX Apertura 2026, coming specifically in a match played without player Erik Lira.
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