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In the second leg of the Mexican Liga BBVA MX Clausura 2025 Quarterfinals, Cruz Azul defeated León 2-1 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, securing a 5-3 aggregate victory. Ignacio Rivero opened the scoring for Cruz Azul in the 33rd minute, but Jhonder Cádiz quickly responded for León in the 39th minute. An own goal by Rodrigo Echeverría in the 66th minute ultimately sealed the win for Cruz Azul. The game saw Cruz Azul maintain slightly more possession (52.5%) and record 15 total shots compared to León's 18, though Cruz Azul had more shots on target (8 vs. 5).
The AI correctly predicted a Cruz Azul win, aligning with their strong home form and higher team rating (0.674 vs. 0.469). The pre-game AI model didn't expect a balanced game and had predicted a 62.2% probability of a Cruz Azul win. This victory extends Cruz Azul's winning streak against León, having won the first leg (3-2) and a previous league match against them.
Cruz Azul's recent form has been strong, with multiple victories in both the Liga BBVA MX and the Concacaf Champions Cup, while León has struggled, losing several recent matches. The game was intense, typical of a playoff encounter. Cruz Azul's ability to capitalize on León's defensive errors proved decisive. Looking ahead, Cruz Azul will be confident given their recent performances, while León needs to address their defensive vulnerabilities. The match mirrored their previous encounter, with Cruz Azul demonstrating superior attacking efficiency. Cruz Azul's ability to maintain composure and capitalize on scoring opportunities proved to be the key to success in this quarterfinal tie.

On May 11, 2025, Cruz Azul will face León at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in a Mexican Liga BBVA MX clash. AI algorithms predict a victory for the home side, Cruz Azul, with a 62.2% win probability, compared to León's 17.4%. The draw probability stands at 20.4%. Cruz Azul enters the match with a stronger team rate of 0.674 compared to León's 0.469.
Cruz Azul's recent form has been solid, including a recent 3-2 away win against León just a few days before, and a 1-0 victory against Tigres UANL in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Their star striker, Alexis Gutiérrez, has been in fine form, scoring crucial goals in recent matches. Meanwhile, León has struggled recently, losing three of their last five games. Their key midfielder, José Alvarado, will need to be at his best if León hopes to defy the AI's prediction and secure a positive result. The last five head-to-head games also favour Cruz Azul. All the indicators point to a triumphant day for "La Máquina" in Mexico City.