Mexico’s Liga MX giants Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna to face off at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes

Historic rivalry set to be renewed in a high-stakes clash

Two of Mexico’s most decorated clubs, Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna, are set to lock horns in a highly anticipated Liga MX match at the iconic Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on August 12, 2023.

The rivalry between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna is one of the most storied in Mexican football. The two teams have met 52 times in official matches, with Cruz Azul holding a slight edge with 19 wins to Santos Laguna’s 18. However, Santos Laguna has won the last two meetings, including a 2-1 victory in the 2022 Apertura.

High stakes for both teams

The upcoming match is crucial for both teams in their respective quests for the Liga MX title. Cruz Azul is currently in second place in the standings, while Santos Laguna is in fourth place. A win for either team would give them a significant boost in the title race.

Cruz Azul will be looking to build on their recent good form, which has seen them win four of their last five matches. Santos Laguna, on the other hand, will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Toluca in their last outing.

Key players to watch

Some of the key players to watch in this match include Cruz Azul’s Uriel Antuna and Santos Laguna’s Eduardo Aguirre. Antuna is a dangerous winger who has scored four goals in his last five matches, while Aguirre is a clinical striker who has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season.

Other players to watch include Cruz Azul’s goalkeeper Jesus Corona, who has kept three clean sheets in his last five matches, and Santos Laguna’s midfielder Fernando Gorriaran, who has been in excellent form all season.

Prediction

The match is expected to be a close and exciting affair. Cruz Azul will be slight favorites due to their home advantage, but Santos Laguna is always a dangerous team on the road. A draw would not be a surprise, but I believe Cruz Azul will edge it 2-1.