In the recent UEFA Europa League activity, the match between Roma and Porto stood out, where the former Cruz Azul coach, Martín Anslemi, was eliminated. After a first match in Portugal that ended in a draw, the global score was defined with a result of 3-2 in favor of Roma, concluding with a definitive 4-3 that ended the dragons' participation in the European competition.
Cruz Azul fans celebrated Porto's defeat following Roma's victory. On social media, various reactions of celebration were generated from the blues, who expressed that if Anslemi had remained with the team, he would still be competing for the title. Additionally, clever memes were created making fun of the situation involving the Argentine and the dragons.
During the match, a decisive action was the expulsion of Canadian Stephen Eustáquio, which impacted the course of the game. His exit occurred after he punched a rival who was holding him by the shirt while the ball was out of play. This player, who has a history with Cruz Azul, generated a sense of "revenge" due to his brief stint with the Mexican team between 2019 and 2020, before moving to Portugal, where he ultimately ended up being permanently acquired.
