Overview

• Ángel Sepúlveda converted a 95th‑minute penalty awarded after VAR for a foul by Joaquim on Ignacio Rivero to cancel Juan Brunetta’s 50’ opener, finishing Tigres 1-1 Cruz Azul at Estadio Universitario.
• Cruz Azul moves to 25 points and remains in the top tier of the Apertura 2025 table, while Tigres sits fifth on 23.
• Tigres head coach Guido Pizarro was sent off after the final whistle for protesting decisions related to the late penalty.
• Tigres adjusted tactically with André‑Pierre Gignac starting on the bench and a reinforced back line, while Kevin Mier and Nahuel Guzmán produced key saves on both ends.
• In collegiate play, the 95th ONEFA Clásico Regio between unbeaten Auténticos Tigres and Borregos Monterrey was staged at a reported 10,000‑seat sellout at Estadio Banorte, a matchup that in recent years has influenced final‑hosting rights.