Heartbreak at the death
Cruz Azul won it in the 95th minute. Carlos Rotondi's stoppage-time strike made it 2–1 on the night, 2–1 on aggregate, and killed Pumas' dream of a first title in 15 years right there at Ciudad Universitaria. (1) (2)
How it unfolded
Robert Morales gave you the lead in the 31st minute, CU erupted. But a Rubén Duarte own goal in the 54th pulled Cruz Azul level on aggregate. Then, deep into stoppage time, Uriel Antuna saw red in the 93rd minute. Two minutes later, Rotondi buried the dagger. (1) (2)
15-year drought continues
This was supposed to be the night. Top of the table in the regular season, a sold-out stadium, Keylor Navas in goal, and a 0–0 away leg to set it up perfectly. Instead, Cruz Azul lifted the trophy on your pitch. The wait goes on. (1) (2)
Fan-reaktioner
The mood on Reddit is raw. Fans are pointing to Antuna's red card as the turning point that left Pumas exposed for Rotondi's winner. The own goal stings hard too, one fan called that second half the cruelest 45 minutes in recent memory. Full thread here
