Atlas 2 - 5 FT Club America

Estadio Jalisco

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Futmetrix Verdict
97
FT
Thu, Oct 22
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Atlas
2-5
Club America
⚡ Intensity 93
⚖️ Balance 30
🏆 Stakes 94
🎲 Upset 0
Seven-goal thriller sends America clear.

Win Probability

  • Atlas 28%
  • Draw 26%
  • Club America 46%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Seven-Star Spectacle: Club America Punish Profligate Atlas

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. A masterclass in transitional play saw the league leaders ruthlessly dismantle a possession-heavy home side in a breathtaking encounter.

The Sucker Punch

The hosts came out swinging under the lights at Estadio Jalisco, dictating the early tempo and eagerly penning the visitors back with aggressive wing play. Atlas controlled possession with 56% of the ball during the contest, repeatedly forcing corners and peppering the penalty area in search of a breakthrough. Yet, the Intensity of their high pressing left fatal gaps in their defensive structure. Club America absorbed the initial pressure with veteran composure before delivering a brutal, rapid-fire double blow. In the 26th minute, Miguel Borja broke the deadlock after a razor-sharp ball from Brian Rodríguez split the defensive line. Just two minutes later, Erick Sánchez doubled the advantage with a clinical finish. Despite attempting 23 total shots across the night, the home side found themselves completely undone by ruthlessly efficient counter-attacking football.

The Second-Half Flurry

Any lingering hopes of restoring Balance to the contest were shattered shortly after the interval as the visitors turned up the heat even further. Álex Zendejas took complete control of the midfield battle, teeing up Rodríguez to make it 3-0 in the 58th minute before grabbing a richly deserved goal of his own at the 63-minute mark. Down by four goals, the home side flatly refused to fold in front of their supporters. A dramatic VAR review in the 70th minute correctly confirmed a penalty foul on Edgar Zaldívar. Luís André Leite Esteves stepped up and confidently dispatched the spot-kick. The sheer Stakes of top-table pride pushed the hosts relentlessly forward, sparking a wildly entertaining 15-minute spell where tactical discipline completely evaporated in favor of chaotic attacking sequences.

A Breathless Conclusion

The frantic final stages transformed the legendary pitch into an unpredictable, chaotic shooting gallery. Substitute Sergio Hernández provided an instant spark off the bench, delivering a pinpoint cross that allowed Ryan Mmaee to cut the deficit to two goals in the 78th minute. Just as a monumental Upset Factor seemed faintly possible for the roaring home crowd, the league leaders brutally slammed the door shut. Exactly one minute later, Kevin Alvarez arrived late into the box to strike a fifth for the visitors, burying the comeback narrative once and for all. A staggering combined total of 37 shots underlined a truly remarkable fixture. The emphatic result firmly cements America's spot at the summit on 27 points, while Atlas must patch up a severely leaky defense if they wish to remain serious postseason contenders.

Key Questions

What made A. Zendejas the Man of the Match?

Zendejas orchestrated the attack with flawless precision, recording a crucial goal and an assist while completely dominating the midfield transition phases.

What caused the 7-goal thriller?

Atlas pushed extremely high up the pitch with heavy shot volume, leaving gaping defensive holes that America ruthlessly exploited on the counter-attack.

What does this mean for Atlas's season?

While they can create numerous chances, their deep defensive vulnerability highlights a fatal weakness they must address before the postseason arrives.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
56%
44%
Atlas 56%
Club America 44%
Shots
23
14
Atlas 23
Club America 14
Shots on Target
6
6
Atlas 6
Club America 6
Expected Goals (xG)
2.52
1.98
Atlas 2.52
Club America 1.98
Passes
456
359
Atlas 456
Club America 359
Corners
9
4
Atlas 9
Club America 4
Fouls
8
14
Atlas 8
Club America 14
Yellow Cards
2
1
Atlas 2
Club America 1
Red Cards
0
0
Atlas 0
Club America 0

Match Events

Franco Rossano 🟨 22'
Miguel Borja (Brian Rodríguez) ⚽ 26'
Erick Sánchez (Carlos Álvarez) ⚽ 28'
↓ Carlos Álvarez ↑Isaias Violante 🔄 45'
HT
Brian Rodríguez (Álex Zendejas) ⚽ 58'
Álex Zendejas ⚽ 63'
↓ Miguel Borja ↑Henry Martin 🔄 68'
68' 🔄 ↓ Arturo González ↑Edgar Zaldívar
↓ Álex Zendejas ↑Oscar Andres Perea Abonce 🔄 68'
68' 🔄 ↓ Paulo Ramirez ↑Sergio Hernández
68' 🔄 ↓ Florián Monzón ↑José Martín
70' • Edgar Zaldívar
↓ Israel Reyes ↑Alan Cervantes 🔄 77'
↓ Franco Rossano ↑Emilio Lara 🔄 77'
78' ⚽ Ryan Mmaee (Sergio Hernández)
78' 🔄 ↓ Milton Valenzuela ↑Jorge Rodríguez
Kevin Alvarez ⚽ 79'
85' 🟨 Juan Sánchez
85' 🔄 ↓ Elías Montiel ↑Víctor Ríos
90'+4 🟨 Sergio Hernández
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atlas

Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jorge Sánchez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Adonis Frías
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Juan José Purata
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nahuel Valenzuela
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Paulo Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Arturo González
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Luís Esteves
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Florian Monzon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Ryan Mmaee
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manuel Capasso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaddi Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rivaldo Lozano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Édgar Zaldívar
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Víctor Ríos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernández
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Aldo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Club America

Goalkeepers
Luis Malagón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Álvarez
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Santiago Bueno
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Salvador Ramos
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Franco Rossano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Israel Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Érick Sánchez
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alejandro Zendejas
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Carlos Álvarez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Brian Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Miguel Borja
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Rodolfo Cota
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emilio Lara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ángel Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Icaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Perea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/26/2026 Club America 0 - 1 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
08/25/2025 Atlas 2 - 4 Club America Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
03/16/2025 Atlas 1 - 3 Club America Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
09/18/2024 Club America 3 - 0 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
08/10/2024 Club America 2 - 1 Atlas Leagues Cup Snapdragon Stadium
03/03/2024 Atlas 1 - 5 Club America Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
08/21/2023 Club America 1 - 1 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Azteca
02/26/2023 Atlas 2 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
07/03/2022 Club America 0 - 0 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Azteca
01/23/2022 Club America 0 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/26/2026
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
08/25/2025
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
03/16/2025
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
09/18/2024
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
08/10/2024
Leagues Cup Snapdragon Stadium
03/03/2024
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
08/21/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
02/26/2023
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
07/03/2022
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
01/23/2022
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
Atlas Win
Club America Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 12 27 32 16 +16 WAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)
2 Guadalajara Chivas 13 23 20 12 +8 WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub America 2 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (20-09-2026)
3 Cruz Azul 13 23 29 22 +7 WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)WCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)
4 Toluca 13 22 28 18 +10 DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)DCruz Azul 3 - 3 Toluca (26-09-2026)LToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)
5 Leon 13 21 20 17 +3 WTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)LLeon 3 - 5 Club America (18-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)
6 Atlas 13 21 21 23 -2 LAtlas 2 - 5 Club America (22-10-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (11-10-2026)WClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)
7 Monterrey 12 20 23 17 +6 WPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)WMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DClub America 1 - 1 Monterrey (11-10-2026)LAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (20-09-2026)
8 Club Queretaro 12 20 16 15 +1 LAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (26-09-2026)DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 Leon (21-09-2026)
9 Santos Laguna 13 19 19 16 +3 WSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 5 - 0 Club Queretaro (17-10-2026)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)WToluca 2 - 3 Santos Laguna (21-09-2026)
10 Club Tijuana 12 17 17 16 +1 DToluca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)LClub Tijuana 2 - 3 Atlas (26-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)
11 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 13 16 19 22 -3 LSantos Laguna 2 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-10-2026)WAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 Cruz Azul (12-10-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)DAtlas 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (19-09-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 13 16 18 22 -4 WAtletico San Luis 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (21-10-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-10-2026)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (11-10-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)
13 Puebla 13 16 13 17 -4 LPuebla 1 - 4 Monterrey (22-10-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (17-10-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Leon (10-10-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)
14 Tigres UANL 13 14 14 18 -4 LTigres UANL 0 - 2 Leon (21-10-2026)DGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-10-2026)WTigres UANL 3 - 2 Toluca (10-10-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Puebla (27-09-2026)LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)
15 Atlante FC 13 14 14 19 -5 WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LAtlante FC 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-10-2026)LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Atlante FC (10-10-2026)WAtlante FC 4 - 2 Monterrey (26-09-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Atlante FC (19-09-2026)
16 CF Pachuca 13 13 20 18 +2 LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (22-10-2026)LMonterrey 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (19-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (27-09-2026)DCF Pachuca 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (21-09-2026)
17 Necaxa 13 9 15 26 -11 LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Necaxa (21-10-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 2 Atlas (17-10-2026)DCF Pachuca 3 - 3 Necaxa (11-10-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 4 Club America (28-09-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 1 Necaxa (19-09-2026)
18 FC Juarez 13 4 8 32 -24 LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Atlante FC (21-10-2026)LCruz Azul 5 - 0 FC Juarez (18-10-2026)DFC Juarez 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (10-10-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 FC Juarez (28-09-2026)WFC Juarez 2 - 0 Tigres UANL (19-09-2026)

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