How did Cruz Azul fare in matchday 13 and which rival can give them an advantage in matchday 14?

On matchday 13 of the Clausura 2026, Cruz Azul had a result that changes a little what they had been showing in the tournament.

The 1-2 defeat against Pachuca at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla came at a time when the team had managed to maintain some stability in its recent matches.