Pumas and Cruz Azul draw without goals in the Olympic University

Mexico City. Great teams transform over time. No matter how complex the matches are, they can’t stand their rivals being on top and that makes them feel proud. Pumas and Cruz Azul tried yesterday to demonstrate their weight, but the excess of calculation in their way of playing transformed a match with too many tensions into a weak and faded draw (0-0) towards the final stretch of the Liga Mx.

Despite the disappointments, the poor consistency of others in the tournament has kept both their dreams alive. Its thousands of fans cling to the belief that in May, when the final phase is played, it is possible to think about a new fight for the title at the hands of their coaches. Although football does not fall out of their pockets, most of the individualities that Gustavo Lema and Martín Anselmi have can emit a blinding brilliance.

But last night that was not the case. It seemed that after the self-destructive stage they went through in their last games, the players became entangled in the whistles of their fans and forgot to enjoy the game. The numbers reflect that change of plans.

Until not long ago, Cruz Azul was a team that created sighs at the top of the League. He had a defined stamp and showed mastery in mastering the offside. As the games go by, his rivals have figured it out so much that he no longer only fails to throw the line, but has accumulated defeats and draws for five games.

For the Auriazules, the night promised to be a party with almost all the seats occupied. In total, more than 41,120 people attended the Olympic stadium, some of whom exchanged blows and insults in the stands under the influence of alcohol. “For Pumas, anything,” they justified. It was the general tone.

Without goals in more than 90 minutes, counting added time, the final moments were one of the few emotional refuges for hundreds of families. Through the highest areas of the Pebetero the “Daaale, Pumas, dale, dale, oh!” resounded loudly. While much tighter at the visiting header, the celestials accepted the challenge with “yooo, I’m celestial, it’s a feeling that won’t die!”

The rivalry between both clubs has been going on for many years. Each season some particularities are added, but the passion is the same. When someone plays at home, the capacities of the Olympic stadium, the Azteca stadium or the Ciudad de los Deportes usually overflow with their respective entertainment groups. The tie made the celebration unattainable for the general public.

In some way, La Maquina missed those deeds from the first days that remained in the memory of its rivals. Pumas climbed a step, but ended up regretting the few opportunities for danger on a long and disappointing night.