Matchday 4 – Clausura 2026 Tournament (Liga MX)
Matchday 4 of the Clausura 2026 Liga MX featured an intriguing clash between FC Juárez and Cruz Azul, played on Friday, January 30 at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez in Ciudad Juárez.
Both teams entered the match looking for important points: Cruz Azul arrived near the top of the standings after a couple of positive results, while Juárez aimed to solidify their start to the tournament and take advantage of home-field conditions.
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| FC Juárez 🆚 Cruz Azul |
📅 Match Context
🗓 Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
🕘 Kickoff: 9:06 PM (Mexico City time)
📍 Venue: Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, Ciudad Juárez
⚽ Competition: Liga MX, Clausura 2026 — Matchday 4
Both sides came in with clear objectives. Juárez, with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss, needed a three-point result at home.
Meanwhile, Cruz Azul sought to stay among the league leaders with a more balanced squad after winning in the previous round.
🔢 Confirmed Lineups
🔵 FC Juárez (Starting XI)
Goalkeeper: Sebastián Jurado
Defenders: Javier Aquino, Moisés Mosquera, Jesús Murillo, Alejandro Mayorga
Midfielders: Denzell García, Homer Martínez, José Rodríguez
Forwards: Óscar Estupiñán, Ricardinho, Madson
Juárez fielded a mix of experience and youth, with players like Jurado in goal and Estupiñán leading the attack.
⚽ Cruz Azul (Starting XI)
Goalkeeper: Andrés Gudiño
Defenders: Omar Campos, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Agustín Palavecino, Ángel Márquez, Carlos Rodríguez
Forwards: José Paradela, Carlos Rotondi, Gabriel Fernández
Cruz Azul set up with a well-balanced attacking lineup, with Palavecino and Rodríguez tasked with creating chances for Paradela, Rotondi, and Fernández.
📊 Match Summary
According to live coverage, Cruz Azul controlled the match in Ciudad Juárez, earning an away victory.
A key goal from José Paradela sealed the win for La Máquina.
The result allowed Cruz Azul to continue collecting crucial points in what has been a highly competitive tournament, while Juárez—despite a strong effort at home—will need to make adjustments to climb back up the standings.
🔍 Key Facts & Takeaways
🥶 The match was played in cold weather, typical of Ciudad Juárez at that time of year, which may have influenced the tempo of play.
📈 Cruz Azul entered the match positioned higher in the table, with a stronger points record than the home side.
