In the pouring rain in Mexico City, Cruz Azul started their season off with a win, downing Santos Laguna 2-0 after a controversial red card minutes into the match.
The game started out with a rather slow pace, with both teams feeling each other out. Cruz Azul seemed very deliberate and interested in keeping possession, while Santos was content letting them. The first good chance of the game came in the fifth minute when Santos won a free kick deep, but Matheus Dória’s low blast went just wide of the net.
Play was stopped in the eight minute as referee Fernando Hernandez reviewed a foul by Santos’ Hugo Rodríguez on Jonathan “Cabecita” Rodríguez.