In an intense match on December 1, 2024, Cruz Azul triumphed over Tijuana with a score of 3-1, securing a place in the semifinals of the Liga MX Apertura 2024. Forward Ángel Romero opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 34th minute, followed by a powerful header from Santiago Giménez in the 63rd minute. Tijuana’s solitary goal came from Lucas Rodríguez in the 81st minute, but Cruz Azul responded swiftly with another goal from Giménez just two minutes later. As a result of the defeat, Tijuana coach Juan Carlos Osorio publicly addressed the team’s performance, stating, ‘I offer my sincerest apologies to the Tijuana fans for the mistaken strategy we implemented today. We need to take full responsibility for this performance.’ Cruz Azul will face Club América in the semifinals of the tournament, with fans anticipating a highly competitive match-up.
Cruz Azul Secures Victory Over Tijuana in Liguilla Quarterfinals, Osorio Apologizes to Fans
