Liga MX Clausura - 11

Atletico San Luis 1 - 1 FT Pachuca

Estadio Alfonso Lastras

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Futmetrix Verdict
60
FT
Sat, Mar 14
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Atletico San Luis
1-1
Pachuca
⚡ Intensity 64
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 22
VAR drama and a late Rondon leveller.

A Tale of VAR and Last-Gasp Heartbreak

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A chaotic second half defined by video reviews culminated in a 90th-minute rescue mission that denied the struggling hosts a desperate victory.

The Opening Act

Pachuca arrived at Estadio Alfonso Lastras expecting to dictate terms, and they controlled possession with 56% of the ball. Yet, the Balance of play told a completely different story. Atletico San Luis, desperate to claw their way up from 15th in the table, refused to be cowed. The visitors probed, racking up 457 passes, but lacked a lethal edge early on. Just as the half seemed destined to end in a tactical stalemate, Sebastián Pérez Bouquet picked the lock. His deft ball found João Pedro Galvão in the 43rd minute, and the forward clinically dispatched it to put the hosts ahead against the run of play.

The Pivot

The second half descended into technological theatre, sending the Intensity metrics through the roof. San Luis thought they had doubled their advantage in the 66th minute when Sébastien Salles-Lamonge found the net, only for VAR to intervene and rule it out. The relief for Pachuca was palpable, but their own celebrations were cut spectacularly short just eight minutes later. Sergio Barreto thought he had restored parity, but the video assistant struck again, scrubbing the equalizer from the records. This double dose of VAR drama left the stadium on a knife-edge, with the hosts clinging to a fragile 1-0 lead while absorbing escalating pressure.

Resolution

As the clock ticked toward the red zone, the sheer Stakes weighed heavily on San Luis. The Pachuca manager threw caution to the wind, leaning on substitute V. Guzman to unlock a stubborn defence. In the 90th minute, the immense pressure finally cracked the home side's resolve. Guzman whipped in a precise delivery, and veteran marksman Salomón Rondón made no mistake, burying a dramatic equalizer to break San Luis hearts. The 1-1 draw is a bitter pill for the hosts, who amassed a superior 1.25 xG despite their lack of the ball, while Pachuca escape with a vital point to maintain their playoff trajectory.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

VAR intervened twice in eight minutes, cancelling out goals from Salles-Lamonge and Barreto, completely resetting the tactical momentum in a chaotic second half.

Did Atletico San Luis deserve to concede the late equalizer?

Despite Pachuca controlling possession, San Luis generated a higher xG (1.25). Conceding in the 90th minute was incredibly harsh on a defence that largely held firm.

How did substitute João Pedro Galvão change the game?

While Galvão actually started the match and scored the opener, it was Pachuca's substitute V. Guzman who truly changed the game with a 90th-minute assist.

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
44%
56%
Atletico San Luis 44%
Pachuca 56%
Shots
9
12
Atletico San Luis 9
Pachuca 12
Shots on Target
2
4
Atletico San Luis 2
Pachuca 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.25
0.97
Atletico San Luis 1.25
Pachuca 0.97
Passes
368
457
Atletico San Luis 368
Pachuca 457
Pass Accuracy
80%
82%
Atletico San Luis 80%
Pachuca 82%
Corners
0
5
Atletico San Luis 0
Pachuca 5
Fouls
11
10
Atletico San Luis 11
Pachuca 10
Yellow Cards
3
2
Atletico San Luis 3
Pachuca 2
Red Cards
0
0
Atletico San Luis 0
Pachuca 0

Match Events

32' 🟨 Oscar Macías
43' Joao Pedro Galvao (S. Perez)
HT
O. Idrissi E. Valencia 🔄 46'
S. Rodriguez V. Guzman 🔄 46'
54' 🟨 Román Torres
Enner Valencia 🟨 62'
A. Dominguez L. Quinones 🔄 62'
63' 🔄 J. Medina S. Munoz
Sergio Barreto 74'
75' 🔄 S. Perez M. Garcia
R. Lopez A. Bautista 🔄 81'
Kenedy G. Alvarez 🔄 88'
S. Rondon (V. Guzman) 90'
90'+3 🔄 Lucas Esteves L. Flores
90'+3 🔄 O. Macias F. Barajas
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atletico San Luis

Goalkeepers
A. Sanchez
MAGNET
MAGNET
32
Activity
32
Activity
32
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
R. Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Galindo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanpe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Dominguez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Lucas Esteves
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
S. Perez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
O. Macias
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
S. Salles-Lamonge
MAGNET
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
55
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
Joao Pedro Galvao
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Medina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
G. Lajud
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Cruz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ortega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meraz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Galdames
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Munoz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Flores
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Barajas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Pachuca

Goalkeepers
C. Moreno
MAGNET
MAGNET
32
Activity
32
Activity
32
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
R. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. D. Barreto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. A. Garcia Caprizo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Rivera
MAGNET
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
59
Passes
11
Duels
Kenedy
NPC
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
A. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
O. Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
S. Rondon
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
BENCH
J. Eulogio
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Soto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
P. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bautista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Valencia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
27/09/2025 Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
21/04/2025 Atletico San Luis 2 - 1 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
17/07/2024 Pachuca 2 - 0 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
18/03/2024 Atletico San Luis 2 - 1 Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
29/08/2023 Pachuca 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
22/04/2023 Pachuca 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
27/09/2025
Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
21/04/2025
Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
17/07/2024
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
18/03/2024
Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
29/08/2023
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
22/04/2023
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
Atletico San Luis Win
Pachuca Win
Draw