Liga MX Clausura - 10

Atlas 1 - 2 FT Guadalajara Chivas

Estadio Jalisco

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Futmetrix Verdict
60
FT
Sun, Mar 8
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Atlas
1-2
Guadalajara Chivas
⚡ Intensity 53
⚖️ Balance 78
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
League leaders orchestrate clinical late comeback.

Ruthless Turnaround: Leaders Flex Their Muscle at Estadio Jalisco

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A tale of two halves where tactical patience triumphed over an early shock, proving exactly why the visitors sit comfortably at the summit of the table.

The Early Shock

The atmosphere at Estadio Jalisco was electric as the hosts sought to disrupt the league leaders' rhythm. They achieved exactly that in the 13th minute when P. Ramirez found a breakthrough against the run of play for Atlas. A sudden spike in Intensity saw the home side pressing high, attempting to rattle a defense that had only conceded 11 goals all season. However, Guadalajara Chivas refused to panic. Despite trailing, the visitors began to assert their technical superiority, patiently circulating the ball and waiting for the right openings. The hosts defended stubbornly, but the warning signs were flashing as the shot count began to tilt heavily toward the visitors before the halftime whistle eventually blew.

Shifting the Tide

Returning from the dressing room, the tactical Balance shifted violently. The visitors turned their staggering 69% possession into tangible output almost immediately. In the 48th minute, a precise passing sequence unlocked the defensive block, culminating in A. Gonzalez firing home a vital equalizer thanks to a clinical assist from R. Alvarado. The momentum swung entirely. Operating with overwhelming territorial dominance, the league leaders orchestrated attack after relentless attack. The hosts found themselves pinned deep in their own half, restricted to just 31% possession and struggling to string passes together against an aggressive counter-press. The underlying metrics highlighted this onslaught, with the visitors accumulating a massive 2.43 expected goals while choking out any potential threats from the opposition midfield.

Late Penalty Drama

The persistent pressure eventually broke the deadlock in dramatic fashion. With the clock ticking down and the Stakes incredibly high for their title charge, the visitors earned a penalty in the 84th minute. A. Sepulveda stepped up and buried the spot-kick, completing a well-deserved comeback. At the other end, Daniel Aguirre and Richard Ledezma delivered defensive masterclasses to shut the door permanently. Aguirre’s immaculate positioning and ball recovery not only thwarted any late desperation from the home side but also secured his flawless defensive rating. The final whistle confirmed a 1-2 away victory that keeps the leaders perched atop the table with a daunting 30 points, while leaving the defeated hosts clinging precariously to their playoff zone aspirations.

Key Questions

What made Daniel Aguirre the Man of the Match?

Aguirre anchored the defensive line flawlessly, stifling counter-attacks and enabling his team's massive 69% possession dominance to successfully mount their second-half comeback.

How did Atlas complete the comeback from behind?

Atlas did not complete a comeback. They actually took an early lead in the 13th minute before surrendering two unanswered goals to lose 1-2.

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
31%
69%
Atlas 31%
Guadalajara Chivas 69%
Shots
8
12
Atlas 8
Guadalajara Chivas 12
Shots on Target
3
4
Atlas 3
Guadalajara Chivas 4
Expected Goals (xG)
0.34
2.43
Atlas 0.34
Guadalajara Chivas 2.43
Passes
255
585
Atlas 255
Guadalajara Chivas 585
Pass Accuracy
75%
84%
Atlas 75%
Guadalajara Chivas 84%
Corners
2
7
Atlas 2
Guadalajara Chivas 7
Fouls
16
9
Atlas 16
Guadalajara Chivas 9
Yellow Cards
4
3
Atlas 4
Guadalajara Chivas 3
Red Cards
0
0
Atlas 0
Guadalajara Chivas 0

Match Events

13' P. Ramirez
29' 🟨 A. Rocha
B. Gonzalez 🟨 45'+1
HT
A. Gonzalez (R. Alvarado) 48'
71' 🟨 J. Rodriguez
79' 🔄 E. Zaldivar V. H. Rios De Alba
A. Sepulveda 84'
A. Sepulveda 🟨 85'
A. Gonzalez R. Marin 🔄 85'
86' 🔄 S. Hernandez E. Aguirre
86' 🔄 A. Gonzalez A. Rodriguez
R. Ledezma M. Gomez 🔄 86'
O. Govea B. Gutierrez 🔄 86'
90'+3 🟨 G. Aguirre
90'+4 🔄 A. Rocha L. Gamboa
A. Sepulveda E. Alvarez 🔄 90'+4
90'+5 🟨 M. Capasso
D. Aguirre 🟨 90'+5
R. Alvarado Y. Padilla 🔄 90'+9
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atlas

Goalkeepers
C. Vargas
PENALTY HERO
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
M. Capasso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Aguirre
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.9
Rating
J. Rodriguez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Gustavo Ferrareis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
A. Rocha
NPC
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
P. Ramirez
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Hernandez
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
D. Gonzalez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Gonzalez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Sanchez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Mora
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. E. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. H. Rios De Alba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. del Prete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Gamboa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Martin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Guadalajara Chivas

Goalkeepers
R. Rangel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Ledezma
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Aguirre
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
D. Campillo Del Campo
MAGNET
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
86
Passes
1
Duels
J. Castillo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
B. Gonzalez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
R. Alvarado
MAGNET
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
55
Passes
8
Duels
F. Gonzalez
MAGNET
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
92
Passes
9
Duels
O. Govea
MAGNET
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
62
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
A. Sepulveda
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
A. Gonzalez
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
BENCH
O. Whalley
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Tapias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Sepulveda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Camberos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Padilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sandoval
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/04/2026 Atlas 0 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas Friendlies Clubs
10/26/2025 Guadalajara Chivas 4 - 1 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Akron
04/20/2025 Atlas 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
12/28/2024 Atlas 0 - 0 (PEN 0-1) Guadalajara Chivas Friendlies Clubs Estadio Jalisco
11/22/2024 Guadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio AKRON
10/06/2024 Guadalajara Chivas 2 - 3 Atlas Liga MX Estadio AKRON
01/04/2026
Friendlies Clubs
10/26/2025
Liga MX Estadio Akron
04/20/2025
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
12/28/2024
0 - 0 (PEN 0-1)
Friendlies Clubs Estadio Jalisco
11/22/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
10/06/2024
Liga MX Estadio AKRON
Atlas Win
Guadalajara Chivas Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Cruz Azul 10 25 20 9 +11 WCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)
2 Toluca 10 24 17 5 +12 WToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)WToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
3 Guadalajara Chivas 10 24 19 9 +10 WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)LToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)
4 Pachuca 10 20 13 8 +5 WPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)WPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)
5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 10 19 18 10 +8 WNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
6 Tigres UANL 10 16 17 12 +5 WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)LPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)
7 Atlas 10 16 13 15 -2 LAtlas 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (08-03-2026)WAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)WAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)LPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)
8 Club America 10 14 11 10 +1 WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)WPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)
9 Monterrey 10 13 14 10 +4 LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-03-2026)WMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
10 FC Juarez 10 11 15 18 -3 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 FC Juarez (08-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
11 Puebla 10 11 9 13 -4 LPachuca 2 - 1 Puebla (08-03-2026)WPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 10 10 16 18 -2 LCruz Azul 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (07-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
13 Mazatlán 10 10 13 20 -7 WMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)
14 Leon 10 10 11 20 -9 LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LMazatlán 4 - 2 Leon (07-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)
15 Club Tijuana 10 9 9 11 -2 LClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)LToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)
16 Necaxa 10 9 11 16 -5 LNecaxa 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (07-03-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)
17 Club Queretaro 10 7 9 17 -8 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club America (07-03-2026)LMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 10 5 12 26 -14 WClub Tijuana 1 - 2 Santos Laguna (09-03-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)