Kevin Mier Error Costs Cruz Azul in Semifinal vs. Chivas

Why this matters: Mier's error significantly impacts Cruz Azul's chances of advancing to the Liga MX final. His past mistakes in critical moments raise concerns about his reliability under pressure. Chivas now holds a valuable advantage heading into the second leg.

The first leg of the Clausura 2026 semifinal between Cruz Azul and Chivas saw an intense start, with both teams eager to gain an advantage. Chivas capitalized on a mistake by Cruz Azul goalkeeper Kevin Mier to take the lead. Ricardo Marín's shot was poorly handled by Mier, resulting in a rebound that Santiago Sandoval converted into a goal.

Sandoval's goal marks his third in the Liguilla, solidifying his role as a key player for Chivas. Mier, on the other hand, has faced criticism for previous errors in crucial matches, including a penalty he conceded against America in the Clausura 2025 semifinals. The error has drawn strong reactions, including criticism from Cruz Azul icon Carlos Hermosillo.

This result puts pressure on Cruz Azul as they prepare for the second leg at Estadio Jalisco. They will need to overcome this deficit to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.

Mier failed to control a shot from Ricardo Marín, resulting in a rebound that Santiago Sandoval scored from.

Sandoval has scored three goals in the Liguilla, becoming a key player for Chivas.

The second leg will be played at Estadio Jalisco.

Carlos Hermosillo criticized Mier for making the mistake in a crucial moment.

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