Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura
Atlas 0 - 3 FT CF Pachuca
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
FT
Tue, Oct 27
Kyoto Sanga
5-2
Newcastle Jets
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
94
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
0
Five goals turned Kyoto's two-goal hole
Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
Tue, Oct 27
Beijing Guoan
2-2
Jeonbuk Motors
⚡ Intensity
50
⚖️ Balance
80
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
40
A lead traded, neither blinked
Futmetrix Verdict
30
FT
Tue, Oct 27
Ratchaburi
0-0
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
12
⚖️ Balance
15
🏆 Stakes
50
🎲 Upset
80
Kashiwa's siege meets a locked door
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Togni (E. Montiel) 9'
A. Aceves (V. Guzman) 24'
31' Uroš Đurđević
S. D. Barreto (E. Montiel) 42'
HT
46' ↓ C. Orrantia ↑M. Coccaro
53' Uroš Đurđević
Daniel Aceves 53'
Carlos Moreno 60'
↓ G. Togni ↑L. Quinones 60'
↓ J. Cadiz ↑Alemao 60'
61' Matías Cóccaro
Alexei Domínguez 70'
↓ A. Dominguez ↑O. Idrissi 71'
71' ↓ E. Aguirre ↑G. del Prete
↓ L. Rodriguez ↑C. Sanchez 71'
71' ↓ Gustavo Ferrareis ↑S. Hernandez
↓ V. Guzman ↑Kenedy 72'
Pedro Pedraza 83'
88' ↓ D. Gonzalez ↑L. Blanco
90'+1 ↓ A. Gonzalez ↑M. E. Garcia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlas
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlos Orrantía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Víctor Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Róber Pier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge San Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Ferrareis 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Diego González 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Aldo Rocha 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
55
Passes
12
Duels
Arturo González
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Eduardo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Uroš Đurđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gaddi Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dória
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Cóccaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo del Prete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luis Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alonso Aceves
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Elías Montiel
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gastón Togni
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Víctor Guzmán
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
43
Passes
9
Duels
Jhonder Cádiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
José Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alán Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Illian Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama Idrissi 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2025 | Atlas | 0 - 3 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 02/02/2025 | Pachuca | 0 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/14/2024 | Atlas | 2 - 0 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 02/01/2024 | Pachuca | 4 - 3 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 11/02/2023 | Atlas | 0 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 04/15/2023 | Atlas | 4 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
Atlas Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlas
CF Pachuca
Atlas
CF Pachuca
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Ruthless Clinic at the Jalisco
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Pachuca's devastating first-half blitz extinguished Atlas's hopes before they even materialized, serving a stern warning to the rest of the playoff contenders.
The Early Ambush
Pachuca arrived at the Estadio Jalisco with pure malice aforethought, immediately dismantling the hosts' defensive shape. The Intensity of the opening exchanges was palpable, but the visitors struck first blood. G. Togni set the tone with an emphatic ninth-minute opener, finishing off a brilliant sequence orchestrated by E. Montiel. Despite Atlas edging possession with 53 percent, their control was entirely sterile. The away side absorbed pressure and countered with lethal precision, turning every turnover into a genuine threat. When A. Aceves doubled the advantage in the 24th minute, courtesy of a slick feed from V. Guzman, the stadium fell completely flat. The visitors were putting on an absolute clinic in ruthless efficiency.
The VAR Tipping Point
Every match has a turning point, and for Atlas, it arrived in the 31st minute. The hosts thought they had found a crucial lifeline when Uroš Đurđević went down in the box, prompting the referee to point to the spot. However, VAR intervened, overturning the penalty decision and shattering the Balance of the contest. That emotional swing completely broke the home side's spirit. Rather than mounting a comeback, they collapsed. Just before the halftime whistle, Montiel delivered another masterful delivery, finding S. D. Barreto who powered home the third. A staggering 28 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, but only one team possessed the killer instinct required in the final third.
The Playoff Horizon
The second half played out as a mere formality, with the Stakes already settled. Pachuca managed the game expertly, utilizing their four saves to keep a well-deserved clean sheet despite Atlas generating 1.27 expected goals. This 3-0 demolition is a massive statement of intent in the playoff race. The visitors comfortably solidify their grip on fifth place, moving up to 22 points and closing the gap on the league leaders. Meanwhile, Atlas must regroup quickly; they remain in sixth, but this harsh reality check at home exposes glaring defensive frailties that could derail their postseason ambitions if left unaddressed.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a 31st-minute penalty for Uroš Đurđević when Atlas was down 2-0, completely killing their momentum before Pachuca scored a third.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Crunch Time at Estadio Jalisco
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. With both sides battling for prime playoff positioning, this top-six showdown is a genuine six-pointer with major postseason implications.
The Setup
Atlas desperately need a course correction this August 10. Sitting sixth on 18 points, they trail fifth-placed Pachuca by four points in a critical Apertura encounter. The contrasting Form levels tell the story: the hosts are stumbling through a dismal run, while the visitors arrive riding a wave of confidence. The overall Stakes remain modest at this stage of the regular season, but an off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees fireworks. Expect the tactical Balance to tilt wildly as both sides chase a vital victory.
Key Battle
The penalty-saving heroics of Camilo Vargas against the clinical finishing of Jhonder Cádiz. Vargas has been a lone bright spot for the Atlas defense, but keeping Pachuca's red-hot forward quiet will be his sternest test yet.
Our Verdict
Pachuca's momentum gives them the clear edge. Expect a tight 1-2 away win as their attack breaches the shaky Atlas backline in the second half.