With a goal from Augusto Lotti in the 77th minute, Cruz Azul defeated Atlas 1-0 on Wednesday, February 22, in the seventh matchday of the Clausura 2023 tournament of the Liga MX, which was pending. The match was played at the iconic Azteca stadium, where the local fans were present. This way, the 'Cementeros' achieve their second consecutive victory, earning seven points and placing themselves in 13th position. Meanwhile, the Zorros continue to fail to react, although they have the same number of points as 'La Máquina'. They have not achieved a victory in five matches and are positioned in 14th place.
Cruz Azul vs. Atlas: lineups
- Cruz Azul: Jesús Corona; Ignacio Rivero, Cata Domínguez, Juan Escobar, Ramiro Funes Mori, Alonso Escoboza (Rodrigo Huescas, 58′); Ramiro Carrera (Alexis Gutiérrez, 58′), Carlos Rodríguez, Erik Lira, Rodolfo Rotondi; and Gonzalo Carneiro (Augusto Lotti, 46′). Coach: Joaquín Moreno. Goal: Augusto Lotti (77′)
- Atlas: Camilo Vargas; Luis Reyes, Martín Nervo, Gaddi Aguirre, Andeson Santamaría, José Abella (Diego Barbosa, 80′); Aldo Rocha, Edgar Zaldivar (Jaziel Martinez, 64′), Brian Lozano; Julián Quiñones, and Julio César Furch (Ozziel Herrera, 64′). Coach: Benjamín Mora.