Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura
CF Pachuca 2 - 3 FT Puebla
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⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
78
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vs
Manchester United
Tue, Oct 13 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
14
⚖️ Balance
82
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
99
Atleti's European lifeline against flying United.
Futmetrix Verdict
42
Coritiba
vs
Botafogo
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
2
⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Gomez (E. Mustre) 16'
K. Velasco 33'
42' S. Rondon (C. Sanchez)
HT
46' ↓ E. Montiel ↑R. Pizarro
46' ↓ Kenedy ↑N. Vallejo
63' S. Rondon
↓ S. Sanabria ↑A. Ramirez 65'
77' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑G. Alvarez
83' ↓ C. Sanchez ↑A. Mozo
↓ E. Gomez ↑L. Hernandez 83'
↓ E. Mustre ↑O. Villa 83'
83' ↓ S. Rondon ↑A. Alcaraz
↓ I. Moreno ↑Lucas Camilo 83'
↓ B. Garnica ↑C. Baltazar 87'
F. Almada (L. Hernandez) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Isaís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sergio Rodríguez 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kenedy 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Alán Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama Idrissi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Salomón Rondón 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
José Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alan Mozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francisco Venegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristóbal Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Vallejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iker Moreno
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
83
Entry
Facundo Almada 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Juan Pablo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Monárrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alejandro Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
65
Entry
Brayan Garnica
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kevin Velasco 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Emiliano Gómez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Eduardo Mustre 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Yael Ortega
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Camilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luifer Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2026 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 1 | Puebla | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 03/08/2026 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 09/24/2025 | Puebla | 2 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/27/2025 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/21/2024 | Puebla | 2 - 3 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/21/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 4 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/29/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 01/10/2023 | CF Pachuca | 5 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/08/2022 | Puebla | 2 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 04/20/2022 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
07/04/2026
03/08/2026
09/24/2025
02/27/2025
09/21/2024
02/21/2024
10/29/2023
01/10/2023
09/08/2022
04/20/2022
CF Pachuca Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Pachuca
Puebla
CF Pachuca
Puebla
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stoppage-Time Heartbreak in Hidalgo
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. This five-goal thriller delivered sheer chaos, culminating in a stoppage-time masterstroke that completely shattered the hosts' monumental comeback efforts.
Early Shockwaves
Puebla silenced the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo right from the opening exchanges. Despite CF Pachuca dominating possession from the very start, the visiting side proved incredibly ruthless on the counter-attack. E. Gomez opened the scoring at the 16-minute mark, instantly dialing up the Intensity of this Apertura clash. The situation grew remarkably dire for the hosts when K. Velasco stepped up and confidently converted a 33rd-minute penalty, doubling the advantage for Puebla. Pachuca looked completely shell-shocked. They held 60% of the ball during this phase but failed to penetrate a resolute defensive block. The Upset Factor was already creeping off the charts as the away side settled into a very comfortable rhythm.
The Rondon Revival
The match desperately needed a hero, and S. Rondon answered the call. Just before the halftime whistle blew, the veteran striker breathed much-needed life into the hosts with a crucial strike, brilliantly assisted by C. Sanchez. That 42nd-minute goal fundamentally shifted the match's Balance, providing belief where there was only despair. Emerging for the second half, Pachuca swarmed forward in relentless waves, pinning the visitors deep inside their own half. Their aggressive pressure finally paid dividends at the 63-minute mark when Rondón stepped up to smash home a penalty of his own. Securing his brace and leveling the scoreline, he turned what seemed like a routine away win into a deeply unpredictable tactical duel.
Stoppage-Time Dagger
As the clock mercilessly ticked down, both sides pushed aggressively for a decisive winner, fully aware that the Stakes in this early-season fixture were immense. Pachuca fired eleven total shots throughout the evening, desperately seeking the final blow, but their high defensive line left them horribly exposed to quick transitions. In the third minute of stoppage time, completely against the run of play, F. Almada delivered the fatal strike. He finished off a lightning-swift counter-attack engineered perfectly by L. Hernandez. That 90th-minute dagger secured a stunning 3-2 victory, propelling Puebla up the league standings. Meanwhile, Pachuca was left languishing near the bottom, completely bewildered as to how their total possession dominance yielded zero points.
Key Questions
How did Puebla pull off this shock result?
By being incredibly clinical. They scored three goals from just five total shots, maximizing every counter-attack despite only holding 40% possession.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A wild mix of two converted penalties, ruthless transitional play from Puebla, and Pachuca's aggressive push leaving massive defensive gaps.
How dramatic was the late winner by Emiliano Gómez?
The late winner was actually scored by F. Almada in the 93rd minute, not Gómez, delivering the ultimate heartbreak to the hosts.
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.
Mid-Table Mediocrity Takes Centre Stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. With the season barely underway and both sides seeking consistency, this early-season clash offers little to captivate the neutral observer.
The Setup
Arriving at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo, neither side looks ready to set the league alight. Gameweek 4 brings a distinctly low Stakes environment, heavily penalising the overall appeal of this fixture. CF Pachuca are massive favourites to win at home, despite a stuttering Form rating born from two losses in their opening three games. Visitors Puebla sit just one point above them in the standings, resulting in a modest Stars rating that reflects the stark lack of marquee firepower on display.
Key Battle
The most intriguing narrative lies between the sticks. Carlos Moreno needs to command the home penalty area and organise his back line, while Daniel Gutierrez will be thoroughly tested by Pachuca's inevitable spells of pressure. With neither side showing a compelling tactical Balance in transition during these early weeks, defensive heroics from these two goalkeepers might be the only highlight.
Our Prediction
Expect Pachuca to grind out a narrow home win. It will likely be a highly functional, low-scoring victory, dominated by disjointed possession rather than flowing attacking football.