Liga MX Gameweek 2, Apertura
CF Pachuca 1 - 2 FT Club Queretaro
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' S. Rondon (O. Idrissi)
B. Duarte 34'
HT
49' Kenedy
A. Avila (B. Duarte) 58'
63' ↓ Kenedy ↑N. Vallejo
63' ↓ R. Pizarro ↑A. Dominguez
↓ Paulo Victor ↑W. Madrid 66'
71' ↓ F. Venegas ↑M. Isais
71' ↓ A. Mozo ↑C. Sanchez
74' C. Sanchez
L. Abascia 77'
↓ E. Gimenez ↑C. Villanueva 78'
84' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑A. Alcaraz
↓ B. Duarte ↑E. Perez 85'
↓ M. Coronel ↑J. Martinez 85'
C. Villanueva 90'+2
A. Avila 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alan Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Venegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Christian Rivera 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
56
Passes
12
Duels
Elías Montiel 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Oussama Idrissi 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Salomón Rondón 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Jose Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mauricio Isais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Vallejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Queretaro
Goalkeepers
Guillermo Allison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bayron Duarte 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Diego Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Abascia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
9
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Daniel Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Carlo Adriano García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Homenchenko
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
55
Passes
18
Duels
Enzo Giménez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Mateo Coronel
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Paulo Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Ali Ávila 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
BENCH
José Hernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Villanueva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldo Madrid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mono Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Unjanque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Cázares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Dueñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alcala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Arellano Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Pachuca | 0 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 01/30/2025 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 08/31/2024 | Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/10/2024 | Pachuca | 1 - 2 | Club Queretaro | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 08/21/2023 | Club Queretaro | 1 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Corregidora |
| 04/30/2023 | Club Queretaro | 0 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio La Corregidora |
09/20/2025
01/30/2025
08/31/2024
03/10/2024
08/21/2023
04/30/2023
CF Pachuca Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Queretaro Stun Pachuca in Evenly-Matched Apertura Thriller
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A gritty 2-1 away triumph at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo demonstrated that disciplined counter-attacking football can effectively dismantle a formidable home advantage.
The Opening Exchanges
The early stages at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo set the tone for a fascinating tactical battle. In this Apertura round two fixture, the hosts sought to establish their rhythm quickly. CF Pachuca looked to assert dominance through sustained possession, constantly testing the visitors' defensive resolve. The Balance of the opening half hour reflected a classic Liga MX encounter, with neither side willing to concede an inch of turf easily. Veteran attacking presence from Salomón Rondón offered a constant physical threat for the home side, forcing the away defence to remain incredibly compact. The pitch saw action moving rapidly from box to box, though clear-cut chances were initially at a premium. It was a methodical start, characterised by heavy midfield challenges and strategic patience as both managers evaluated their early-season tactical setups.
The Decisive Shift
As the match progressed, the narrative shifted from a tense stalemate to an open, attacking spectacle. A sudden surge in Intensity completely transformed the dynamics of the fixture. Club Queretaro began to exploit the transitional spaces left behind by the advancing home fullbacks. The introduction of direct, incisive passing through the central channels caught the hosts entirely off guard. The away side's counter-attacking machinery, orchestrated by experienced figures like Pablo Barrera, began to click into gear. This evenly-matched 2-1 thriller truly came alive during this crucial pivot, with the goal distribution reflecting the sheer competitiveness of the encounter. The visitors managed to silence the passionate home crowd by executing their attacking transitions with ruthless precision, fundamentally altering the trajectory of this compelling clash.
The Final Whistle
In the final phases of the match, the tactical landscape required immense resilience from the visitors. Defending a narrow lead, they dropped their defensive block deeper, inviting pressure but remaining exceptionally organised. The sheer Stakes of securing an early-season away victory became apparent as the clock ticked down. Despite throwing numerous attacking bodies forward in a desperate search for an equaliser, the hosts simply could not breach the final defensive line a second time. This result carries a significant Upset Factor, given the notoriously difficult reputation of the venue. Taking three points away from home in the second round of the Apertura provides a massive psychological boost for the victors, while leaving the home side with crucial tactical questions to answer on the training ground.
Key Questions
What was the final score of the match?
Club Queretaro defeated CF Pachuca with a final score of 2-1.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early Season Blues: CF Pachuca Host Club Queretaro
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. An uninspiring early-season fixture that lacks the narrative weight or offensive firepower to demand your immediate attention.
The Setup
As the Apertura campaign creeps into just its second round on July 27, 2026, neither CF Pachuca nor Club Queretaro are setting the world alight. The atmosphere at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo will likely reflect the low Stakes of this encounter. Early points matter, but the desperation of a title push is entirely absent here. We see a dismal Form rating for both sides, suggesting a severe lack of early-season rhythm and identity. Add in a modest Stars metric and a distinctly poor Balance rating, and you have the recipe for a gritty, disjointed ninety minutes of football. Neither squad currently boasts the marquee talent needed to drag a poor game by the scruff of the neck.
Key Battle
With undeniable star power lacking across the pitch, this clash will be decided in the trenches of the midfield. The home side will rely heavily on O. Idrissi and E. Montiel to inject some much-needed tempo and creativity into their possession. They face a rigid, perhaps cynical, visiting midfield anchored by S. Homenchenko and M. Coronel. Expect Queretaro to sit deep, congest the central channels, and challenge Pachuca to break them down. If Pachuca's creative unit cannot find A. Domínguez in pockets of space, this battle will devolve into a dull war of attrition.
Our Prediction
Do not expect a classic. Pachuca's home advantage should give them the lion's share of possession, but their blunt attack will struggle against a Queretaro side more than happy to park the bus. A sluggish 1-0 victory for the hosts feels like the absolute ceiling for this fixture, though a drab goalless draw is highly plausible. Expect cautious buildup, sideways passing, and a severe lack of final-third quality.