Liga MX Apertura - 11
Atlas 3 - 2 FT Necaxa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' M. E. Garcia (Gustavo Ferrareis)
T. Jacob 17'
↓ A. Pena ↑D. De Buen 21'
30' U. Djurdjevic (Gustavo Ferrareis)
43' ↓ V. H. Rios De Alba ↑A. Ramirez
HT
↓ P. Perez ↑E. Martinez 46'
↓ K. Rosero ↑J. Rojas 46'
D. Cambindo (F. Rossano) 57'
65' ↓ M. E. Garcia ↑E. Aguirre
Diego de Buen 66'
↓ D. Cambindo ↑R. Monreal 68'
76' Sergio Hernandez
77' ↓ A. Mora ↑J. San Martin
77' ↓ U. Djurdjevic ↑M. Coccaro
JosĂ© RodrĂguez 80'
Tomás Jacob 90'
90' D. Gonzalez
90'+3 Alonso Ramirez
Johan Rojas 90'+6
Ezequiel UnsaĂn 90'+8
90'+9 Camilo Vargas
90'+10 MatĂas CĂłccaro
Luis Jimenez Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlas
Goalkeepers
C. Vargas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Aguirre 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matheus Doria 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Mora
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Gustavo Ferrareis 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
V. H. Rios De Alba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
43
Entry
P. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hernandez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
D. Gonzalez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
M. E. Garcia 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
U. Djurdjevic
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
C. Ramos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Robles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Orrantia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. San Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ramirez 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
J. Serrato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. del Prete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coccaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Jacob 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
5
Fouls
6.9
Rating
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
A. Oliveros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
K. Rosero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Palavecino
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
F. Rossano
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
P. Perez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
T. Badaloni
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
D. Cambindo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
L. Jimenez
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
0
Rating
E. Martinez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
C. Calderon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. De Buen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Monreal
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 |
Atlas Win
Necaxa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
A Gritty Grind in Guadalajara
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. With both teams staggering through dismal runs, this mid-table encounter feels more like an exercise in survival than a showcase of Liga MX quality.
The Setup
The Atlas faithful heading to Estadio Jalisco on September 27, 2025, know exactly what to expect. Their side sits sixth but has not tasted victory in their last five league outings, enduring a dire DDLWL streak. A low Form rating tells the story of an attack that has completely stuttered. Curiously, both clubs mirror each other statistically, having scored 14 goals and conceded 16 so far this season, emphasizing a shared mediocrity. Necaxa arrive in even worse shape. Hovering in eleventh with a woeful run of three straight defeats, their road trip carries minimal appeal. A poor Balance score reflects the disjointed nature of this fixture, while the low Stakes mean there is little broader Apertura impact riding on the outcome. The only genuine bright spot comes from the Stars metric, which is heavily boosted by Camilo Vargas's penalty-saving heroics between the posts for the home side.
Key Battle
The real fight happens in the middle of the park. The home midfield will attempt to break down a deep-sitting away block that currently lacks the confidence to press high. It is a war of attrition where the first mistake will almost certainly decide the outcome.
Our Prediction
Do not expect a classic. Both sides look offensively blunted, relying heavily on defensive rigidity to mask their flaws. Atlas should edge a scrappy 1-0 victory simply because they have Vargas to bail them out, while Necaxa lacks the cutting edge to break through.