Liga MX Gameweek 11, Apertura

Atlas 3 - 2 FT Necaxa

Estadio Jalisco

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Futmetrix Verdict
92
FT
Sat, Sep 27
Espaรฑol
Atlas
3-2
Necaxa
โšก Intensity 100
โš–๏ธ Balance 84
๐Ÿ† Stakes 0
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 0
Late penalty rescues fortunate Atlas.

Win Probability

  • Atlas 43%
  • Draw 27%
  • Necaxa 30%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Estadio Jalisco Witnesses a Ten-Man Masterclass Foiled at the Death

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. A breathtaking 3-2 epic proved that sometimes, a severe numerical disadvantage only fuels the fire of a classic encounter.

Early Chaos and Traded Blows

The tactical blueprint for this encounter detonated before the teams even settled into a rhythm. In truly bizarre circumstances, Luis Jimenez was shown a straight red card for violent conduct, leaving the visitors severely handicapped right from the start. Atlas smelled blood and capitalised instantly on the chaotic atmosphere. M. E. Garcia shattered the deadlock in the ninth minute, finishing off a brilliant, sweeping sequence orchestrated by the visionary Gustavo Ferrareis. But if the home supporters inside Estadio Jalisco expected a comfortable walkover, they were severely mistaken. The Upset Factor loomed large as T. Jacob sensationally levelled the scoring just eight minutes later, stunning the home crowd. The sheer Intensity of the first half was staggering. It was a relentless battle, with the ten men of Necaxa stubbornly refusing to roll over. Ferrareis then grabbed his second masterclass assist, elegantly teeing up U. Djurdjevic to restore the hosts' advantage on the half-hour mark.

The Ten-Man Resistance

What unfolded in the second half defied all conventional logic. Despite their massive numerical handicap, Necaxa remarkably controlled possession, holding 55% of the ball and turning the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. They registered a staggering 18 total attempts, continually putting the home defence under siege. Their sheer willpower and tactical bravery completely disrupted the Balance of the match. F. Rossano became the primary instigator in the middle of the park, dictating the tempo before eventually feeding D. Cambindo for a stunning 57th-minute equaliser. Atlas were visibly reeling, struggling to cope against a team playing a man down. The hosts had to rely heavily on Camilo Vargas to keep their hopes alive. The Colombian goalkeeper registered five crucial, acrobatic saves that kept the playoff-chasing side from a complete and embarrassing collapse. The visitors pressed high, daring to dream of an improbable away victory.

Heartbreak at the Death

As legs tired and the Stakes magnified, the match hinged on one final, dramatic twist. The physical toll of playing with ten men for over ninety minutes finally caught up with the brave visitors. In the dying moments, disaster struck inside the Necaxa box. A late foul handed the hosts a lifeline. D. Gonzalez stepped up to the spot, absorbed the deafening pressure, and ruthlessly dispatched the decisive penalty. This 90th-minute winner secured a 3-2 victory that flatters the hosts but ultimately gets the job done. The result is a crunch match victory that consolidates Atlas's grip on 6th place, moving them to 18 points and firmly inside the playoff zone. For Necaxa, the agonizing defeat leaves them marooned in 11th place, but their heroic shift deserves immense credit.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Luis Jimenez impact the match?

Despite the bizarre early dismissal, Necaxa remarkably controlled possession and created 18 shots, pushing the hosts to their absolute limits.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A combination of Necaxa's relentless attacking drive with 10 men, clinical finishing, and Gustavo Ferrareis's elite playmaking for Atlas fueled the fire.

How dramatic was the late winner by Camilo Vargas?

Camilo Vargas actually kept Atlas in the match with five crucial saves, setting the stage for D. Gonzalez to secure the dramatic 90th-minute penalty winner.

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
45%
55%
Atlas 45%
Necaxa 55%
Shots
14
18
Atlas 14
Necaxa 18
Shots on Target
8
7
Atlas 8
Necaxa 7
Passes
305
382
Atlas 305
Necaxa 382
Pass Accuracy
79%
78%
Atlas 79%
Necaxa 78%
Corners
5
4
Atlas 5
Necaxa 4
Fouls
11
20
Atlas 11
Necaxa 20
Yellow Cards
4
5
Atlas 4
Necaxa 5
Red Cards
0
1
Atlas 0
Necaxa 1

Match Events

9' โšฝ M. E. Garcia (Gustavo Ferrareis)
T. Jacob โšฝ 17'
โ†“ A. Pena โ†‘D. De Buen ๐Ÿ”„ 21'
30' โšฝ U. Djurdjevic (Gustavo Ferrareis)
43' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ V. H. Rios De Alba โ†‘A. Ramirez
HT
โ†“ P. Perez โ†‘E. Martinez ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
โ†“ K. Rosero โ†‘J. Rojas ๐Ÿ”„ 46'
D. Cambindo (F. Rossano) โšฝ 57'
65' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ M. E. Garcia โ†‘E. Aguirre
Diego de Buen ๐ŸŸจ 66'
โ†“ D. Cambindo โ†‘R. Monreal ๐Ÿ”„ 68'
76' ๐ŸŸจ Sergio Hernandez
77' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ U. Djurdjevic โ†‘M. Coccaro
77' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ A. Mora โ†‘J. San Martin
Josรฉ Rodrรญguez ๐ŸŸจ 80'
Tomรกs Jacob ๐ŸŸจ 90'
90' โšฝ D. Gonzalez
90'+3 ๐ŸŸจ Alonso Ramirez
Johan Rojas ๐ŸŸจ 90'+6
Ezequiel Unsaรญn ๐ŸŸจ 90'+8
90'+9 ๐ŸŸจ Camilo Vargas
90'+10 ๐ŸŸจ Matรญas Cรณccaro
Luis Jimenez ๐ŸŸฅ Bench
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
Gaddi Aguirre
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dรณria
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Adriรกn Mora
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Gustavo Ferrareis
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Vรญctor Rรญos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
43
Entry
Paulo Ramรญrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernรกndez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Diego Gonzรกlez
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Mateo Garcรญa
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Uroลก ฤurฤ‘eviฤ‡
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Cรฉsar Ramos
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Robles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Orrantรญa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge San Martรญn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Ramรญrez
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Jesรบs Serrato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo del Prete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arturo Gonzรกlez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matรญas Cรณccaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Necaxa

Goalkeepers
Ezequiel Unsain
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomรกs Jacob
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
5
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Alexis Peรฑa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
Agustรญn Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kevin Rosero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Josรฉ Ivรกn Rodrรญguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustรญn Palavecino
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Franco Rossano
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Pรกvel Pรฉrez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Tomรกs Badaloni
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Diber Cambindo
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Luis Jimรฉnez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
0
Rating
Emilio Martรญnez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Cristian Calderรณn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Andrade
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego de Buen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rogelio Cortรฉz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Gรณmez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raรบl Sรกnchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Monreal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/30/2025 Atlas 5 - 3 Necaxa Friendlies Clubs
09/27/2025 Atlas 3 - 2 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
02/19/2025 Atlas 0 - 4 Necaxa Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
12/23/2024 Atlas 1 - 2 Necaxa Friendlies Clubs TBC
11/10/2024 Necaxa 0 - 0 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Victoria
01/15/2024 Necaxa 2 - 1 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Victoria
12/30/2025
5 - 3
Friendlies Clubs
09/27/2025
3 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
02/19/2025
0 - 4
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
12/23/2024
1 - 2
Friendlies Clubs TBC
11/10/2024
0 - 0
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
01/15/2024
2 - 1
Liga MX Estadio Victoria
Atlas Win
Necaxa Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Toluca 17 35 38 20 +18 WToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)LTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)WToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)
2 Monterrey 15 31 29 22 +7 LToluca 3 - 2 Monterrey (07-12-2025)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Toluca (04-12-2025)LClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)WMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)
3 Tigres UANL 17 30 30 16 +14 LToluca 2 - 1 (PEN 9-8) Tigres UANL (15-12-2025)WTigres UANL 1 - 0 Toluca (12-12-2025)DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)
4 Cruz Azul 15 30 26 18 +8 DTigres UANL 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-12-2025)DCruz Azul 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (04-12-2025)WCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)LClub Tijuana 2 - 0 Cruz Azul (29-09-2025)
5 Club America 13 27 25 14 +11 WClub America 2 - 1 Monterrey (29-11-2025)LMonterrey 2 - 0 Club America (27-11-2025)WClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Club America (25-09-2025)DMonterrey 2 - 2 Club America (21-09-2025)
6 Club Tijuana 14 25 27 17 +10 LTigres UANL 5 - 0 Club Tijuana (30-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Tigres UANL (27-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)WClub Tijuana 2 - 0 Cruz Azul (29-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-09-2025)
7 FC Juarez 15 22 19 18 +1 DToluca 0 - 0 FC Juarez (30-11-2025)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Toluca (27-11-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 FC Juarez (21-11-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)
8 CF Pachuca 13 20 19 16 +3 LFC Juarez 2 - 1 CF Pachuca (24-11-2025)WCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)WCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)DPuebla 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (24-09-2025)LCF Pachuca 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (20-09-2025)
9 Guadalajara Chivas 13 15 18 20 -2 LCruz Azul 3 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (01-12-2025)DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Cruz Azul (28-11-2025)WPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa (24-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 3 Toluca (21-09-2025)
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 12 13 15 20 -5 LCF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (21-11-2025)LClub America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-09-2025)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (24-09-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (21-09-2025)WMazatlรกn 1 - 4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (13-09-2025)
11 Leon 11 12 10 18 -8 LFC Juarez 2 - 0 Leon (27-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlรกn (24-09-2025)LClub Tijuana 5 - 0 Leon (20-09-2025)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Leon (14-09-2025)WLeon 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (30-08-2025)
12 Atletico San Luis 11 10 16 18 -2 LCF Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis (27-09-2025)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Club America (25-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)DAtletico San Luis 1 - 1 Club Tijuana (15-09-2025)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 3 Toluca (30-08-2025)
13 Santos Laguna 11 10 13 18 -5 LMonterrey 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (28-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (25-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 4 Atletico San Luis (21-09-2025)DAtlas 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (14-09-2025)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Tigres UANL (31-08-2025)
14 Atlas 11 10 18 26 -8 WAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LTigres UANL 2 - 0 Atlas (25-09-2025)DMazatlรกn 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)DAtlas 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (14-09-2025)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Atlas (31-08-2025)
15 Necaxa 11 9 11 20 -9 LAtlas 3 - 2 Necaxa (27-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 3 - 1 Necaxa (24-09-2025)WNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)DNecaxa 1 - 1 FC Juarez (13-09-2025)LClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Necaxa (01-09-2025)
16 Mazatlรกn 11 8 13 20 -7 LToluca 3 - 1 Mazatlรกn (28-09-2025)DLeon 2 - 2 Mazatlรกn (24-09-2025)DMazatlรกn 1 - 1 Atlas (20-09-2025)LMazatlรกn 1 - 4 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (13-09-2025)LFC Juarez 1 - 0 Mazatlรกn (30-08-2025)
17 Club Queretaro 11 8 11 20 -9 LClub Queretaro 0 - 2 Tigres UANL (28-09-2025)DCruz Azul 2 - 2 Club Queretaro (25-09-2025)WCF Pachuca 0 - 2 Club Queretaro (20-09-2025)LClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Monterrey (14-09-2025)LLeon 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (30-08-2025)
18 Puebla 11 5 9 26 -17 LPuebla 0 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (27-09-2025)DPuebla 2 - 2 CF Pachuca (24-09-2025)LNecaxa 1 - 0 Puebla (20-09-2025)LToluca 3 - 1 Puebla (14-09-2025)LPuebla 2 - 4 Monterrey (30-08-2025)

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