Cruz Azul is still on fire and proved it in the United States, as La Máquina defeated Atlético Nacional 3-0 in a friendly match played during the FIFA day at PayPal Park in San José, California, in a duel that served as a key preparation for the official commitments in the Liga MX and the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
For Hispanic fans in the United States, these types of matches not only bring their favorite teams closer together, but also allow them to see firsthand the current level of Mexican clubs on the international stage.
An even match that broke down after halftime
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During the first half, both teams generated chances and maintained a competitive pace, but failed to open the scoring.
It was not until the second half that Cruz Azul found offensive clarity and made the difference.
The first goal came thanks to Nicolás Ibáñez, who scored after a well-constructed collective play that included the participation of Montaño and Agustín Palavecino, the latter a key player in the creation of the game.
Palavecino and Luka Romero change course
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The sky-blue midfield took control of the game with the influence of Agustín Palavecino, who raised the team’s tempo.
That superiority was reflected in the 61st minute, when Luka Romero extended the lead with a precise definition that left the rival goalkeeper with no options.
The dominance was now total and Cruz Azul did not lower their intensity, showing a solid structure and greater depth in attack (Filed as: Cruz Azul wins by a landslide in a friendly).
Mateo Levy sentences the goal
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The third goal came in the 79th minute through Mateo Levy, who made the score 3-0 and confirmed La Máquina’s superiority in the match.
With this result, the team coached by Nicolás Larcamón continues to show consistency and good collective performance, even in friendly matches (Filed as: Cruz Azul wins by a landslide in a friendly).
A team in great momentum towards important objectives
Beyond the victory, Cruz Azul took advantage of this friendly match to maintain its competitive rhythm in the midst of FIFA.
The team is going through a positive moment and seeks to transfer this level to official tournaments, where it fights for titles both in Mexico and internationally.
For fans in the United States, especially in cities with a strong Mexican presence, these matches reinforce the connection with their teams and allow them to evaluate the real potential of the squad.
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