Pumas gave their best match of the Apertura 2023 when they crushed Cruz Azul with a 4-1 victory. Pumas bounced back after an even first half to greatly improve in the second half, getting a solid victory over their city rivals. The performance follows another big victory at home over Queretaro, which has Pumas at their best level in a very inspiring Apertura 2023 so far. Pumas will host a tough Monterrey side when they get back from the FIFA date, while Cruz Azul will have a tough visit to Monterrey, when they play Tigres.
The first half started with once again Pumas coming out with Juan Ignacio Dinenno and Gabriel Fernandez up top, while Cruz Azul kept Angel Sepulveda as a starter after his hat trick on Wednesday.