Liga MX Clausura - 1

Atlas 1 - 0 FT Puebla

Estadio Jalisco

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Futmetrix Verdict
39
FT
Sat, Jan 10
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Atlas
1-0
Puebla
⚡ Intensity 41
⚖️ Balance 24
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Vargas heroics deny dominant Puebla.

Vargas Masterclass Secures Atlas Narrow Victory

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A lightning-fast start followed by a resilient defensive display gave Atlas a crucial three points in their push for the playoffs.

Early Breakthrough

The Intensity at the Estadio Jalisco was evident from the opening exchanges. Atlas burst out of the gates, determined to impose their will. Their aggressive approach paid dividends in the seventh minute when a VAR review confirmed a penalty, rewarding the sharp offensive movement of Diego González. Without hesitation, U. Djurdjevic stepped up to the spot and coolly dispatched the kick, giving the hosts a dream start. However, instead of folding under the early setback, Puebla responded with impressive composure. They immediately began dictating the tempo, utilising neat passing combinations to push the home side deep into their own half and establish a rhythm that would define the rest of the half.

A One-Man Wall

As the match progressed, the Balance of play shifted dramatically towards the visitors. Puebla controlled possession, holding 59% of the ball and stringing together an impressive 471 passes. They peppered the Atlas goal with 15 total shots, yet found absolutely no way past Camilo Vargas. The Colombian goalkeeper put on an absolute clinic between the sticks, producing six crucial saves to frustrate the relentless away attacks. Supported by the rock-solid defending of Rodrigo Schlegel, the home side absorbed immense pressure. They turned their penalty area into an impenetrable fortress, forcing Puebla into increasingly desperate attempts from outside the box as the equaliser remained painfully out of reach.

Grinding Out the Win

The final stages turned into an exercise in pure survival and tactical discipline for the hosts. The Stakes were unmistakably high, with Atlas desperate to consolidate their position in the coveted playoff zone. Despite their massive territorial dominance and constant probing, Puebla simply lacked the final cutting edge required to force an Upset Factor on the road. The final whistle brought immense relief to the roaring Jalisco crowd. It was far from a beautiful, free-flowing performance, but Atlas demonstrated the exact type of grit, defensive organisation, and goalkeeper heroics needed to grind out vital 1-0 victories in Liga MX.

Key Questions

What made Diego González the Man of the Match?

González was the creative spark, winning the decisive penalty in the 7th minute and providing two key passes to keep the Atlas attack threatening.

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
41%
59%
Atlas 41%
Puebla 59%
Shots
8
15
Atlas 8
Puebla 15
Shots on Target
3
6
Atlas 3
Puebla 6
Passes
329
471
Atlas 329
Puebla 471
Pass Accuracy
83%
85%
Atlas 83%
Puebla 85%
Corners
1
4
Atlas 1
Puebla 4
Fouls
12
17
Atlas 12
Puebla 17
Yellow Cards
3
2
Atlas 3
Puebla 2
Red Cards
0
0
Atlas 0
Puebla 0

Match Events

8' U. Djurdjevic
HT
A. Araos C. Baltazar 🔄 46'
60' 🟨 Eduardo Aguirre
Edgar Guerra 🟨 60'
64' 🔄 E. Aguirre V. H. Rios De Alba
E. Lozano I. Maestro 🔄 72'
E. Guerra O. Gonzalez 🔄 72'
82' 🔄 P. Ramirez E. Zaldivar
I. Moreno B. Garnica 🔄 84'
85' 🟨 Diego González
86' 🟨 Victor Rios
89' 🔄 M. E. Garcia A. Gonzalez
E. Navarro E. Mustre 🔄 90'+1
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atlas

Goalkeepers
C. Vargas
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
G. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Capasso
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Schlegel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
A. Rocha
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gustavo Ferrareis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
E. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
M. E. Garcia
MAGNET
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
34
Passes
12
Duels
U. Djurdjevic
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
A. Sanchez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
E. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. H. Rios De Alba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. del Prete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Martin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Puebla

Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
E. Navarro
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
N. Diaz
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
F. Monarrez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
L. Rey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Organista
MAGNET
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
66
Passes
6
Duels
E. Guerra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
E. Gomez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
E. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
J. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. R. Pachuca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Baltazar
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Maestro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Mustre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/12/2025 Puebla 2 - 3 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
02/15/2025 Atlas 3 - 2 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
07/20/2024 Puebla 1 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
03/09/2024 Puebla 2 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
09/29/2023 Atlas 2 - 3 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
03/18/2023 Puebla 0 - 4 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
07/12/2025
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
02/15/2025
3 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
07/20/2024
1 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
03/09/2024
2 - 2
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
09/29/2023
2 - 3
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
03/18/2023
0 - 4
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Atlas Win
Puebla Win
Draw

League Standings