(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Cruz Azul Wins Clausura Title After Dramatic Late Comeback Against Pumas
Cruz Azul claimed the Clausura championship in dramatic fashion after a late stoppage-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Pumas in Mexico City on Sunday.
The match saw an intense turnaround as Pumas initially took the lead in the 30th minute through Robert Morales, who finished a powerful strike from outside the box.
Cruz Azul responded in the second half when an own goal brought them level in the 53rd minute, setting up a tense finish in the final stages of the game.
The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Rodolfo Rotondi found the net, completing a memorable comeback and sealing the title for Cruz Azul.
Rotondi, who had previously faced criticism after a costly mistake in the 2024 final, described the victory as a moment of redemption and emotional relief after years of pressure and near misses.
With this win, Cruz Azul secured their first league title since 2021 and moved into double-digit championship wins in their history.
Club officials and players celebrated the triumph, calling it the result of persistence, teamwork, and belief despite previous disappointments.
The victory adds another chapter to Cruz Azul’s legacy in Mexican football and marks one of the most dramatic finals in recent tournament history.
