In a tightly contested match at Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca and Cruz Azul played to a 1-1 draw, leaving Toluca without a victory against Cruz Azul for three years. The game featured goals from Paulinho for Toluca and José Paradela for Cruz Azul, highlighting the evenly matched nature of the teams. Both sides struggled with precision in front of goal, reflecting a tactical battle mainly centered in midfield.

Toluca made significant changes ahead of the match, bringing back goalkeeper Hugo González and switching to a five-defender formation to strengthen their defense and support their attacking play. This tactic was employed to compensate for the absence of key players such as Alexis Vega and Helinho, who are known for their ability to create offensive opportunities. Despite these changes, Toluca could not capitalize on their chances to secure a win.

On the other hand, Cruz Azul, with a youthful lineup including Mateo Levi in the attack, managed to secure a draw that brings them to a total of 10 points in the league, while Toluca sits closely behind with 9 points. The match highlighted the ongoing struggle for both teams to gain crucial victories early in the season, as they both sought to improve their standings in the league while also maintaining unbeaten runs against one another.