Liga MX Clausura - Quarter-finals
CF Pachuca 2 - 0 FT Toluca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' E. Valencia
13' O. Idrissi
HT
↓ S. Simon ↑F. Rossi 46'
46' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑A. Dominguez
48' Kenedy (A. Dominguez)
↓ Bruno Mendez ↑A. Briseno 56'
↓ M. Ruiz ↑J. Angulo 56'
↓ N. Castro ↑Helinho 56'
60' S. D. Barreto
↓ F. Rossi ↑S. Cordova 63'
68' ↓ E. Valencia ↑S. Rondon
68' ↓ E. Montiel ↑A. Bautista
80' ↓ Kenedy ↑L. Quinones
86' ↓ V. Guzman ↑S. Rodriguez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Bauermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Christian Rivera 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Víctor Guzmán
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kenedy 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Enner Valencia 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Jose Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
René López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
44
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toluca
Goalkeepers
Luis García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diego Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Everardo López 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Mauricio Isais 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Franco Romero 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
79
Passes
7
Duels
Marcel Ruíz 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Santiago Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nicolás Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Pavel Pérez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Jorge Díaz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Hugo Gonzalez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Briseño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Orta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alek Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Ricardo Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Arce Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
63
Entry
Helinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Toluca | 0 - 1 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Diez |
| 03/22/2026 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 10/27/2025 | Toluca | 2 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 03/29/2025 | Toluca | 3 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 09/18/2024 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/31/2024 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 3 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/03/2023 | Toluca | 5 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
| 02/20/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 2 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/31/2022 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 1 | Toluca | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 10/28/2022 | Toluca | 1 - 5 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Nemesio Díez |
05/04/2026
03/22/2026
10/27/2025
03/29/2025
09/18/2024
03/31/2024
09/03/2023
02/20/2023
10/31/2022
10/28/2022
CF Pachuca Win
Toluca Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pachuca Exert Ruthless Efficiency to End Toluca’s Campaign
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Our verdict pinpoints a masterclass in knockout pragmatism, where the hosts sacrificed possession for lethal transition play to effortlessly secure their semi-final spot.
Early Intentions
The tension at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo reflected the massive Stakes of this Clausura quarter-final second leg. Holding a slender 1-0 advantage from the away fixture, CF Pachuca wasted absolutely no time putting the tie beyond doubt. Just ten minutes in, E. Valencia stepped up to confidently dispatch a penalty, immediately shifting the Balance of the entire contest. That early breakthrough forced Toluca into an uncomfortable chase. The visitors dominated possession, eventually hoarding 65% of the ball, but they found themselves endlessly circulating it in harmless areas. Pachuca's defensive block remained resolute, happily allowing their opponents to push forward while waiting for the inevitable gaps to appear. It was a classic demonstration of leading a two-legged tie from the front.
The Counter Punch
Any hopes of a dramatic second-half comeback were extinguished almost immediately after the restart. In the 48th minute, a lightning-fast transition showcased a high Upset Factor for a team operating with merely 35% of the ball. Substitute A. Dominguez made an instant impact, carving through the retreating backline to deliver a perfectly weighted assist. Kenedy arrived with perfect timing to sweep the ball home, effectively killing the tie and pushing the aggregate score to an insurmountable 3-0. Toluca continued to pile forward, desperately launching efforts from distance, but their attacking play lacked genuine penetration. They attempted 17 shots across the ninety minutes, yet their inability to breach the final third with any meaningful quality told the true story of the match.
Sealing the Progression
The closing stages highlighted the sheer Intensity of an elimination match, with the shot count swelling to a combined 30 attempts by the final whistle. Despite matching their hosts in attacking volume, Toluca managed a meager three shots on target. Pachuca's tactical execution was flawless; they absorbed immense pressure without ever looking genuinely troubled. Surviving this knockout round propels them into the semi-finals with tremendous momentum, proving that clinical finishing heavily outweighs territorial dominance. Toluca's season ends in frustration, left to rue a toothless performance across both legs. For Pachuca, this 2-0 victory serves as a powerful warning to the rest of the league: they are a ruthless machine perfectly built for the unforgiving demands of knockout football.
Key Questions
How did substitute Kenedy change the game?
Kenedy actually started the match, but his 48th-minute strike effectively ended the tie. The crucial goal was masterfully assisted by true impact substitute Alexei Domínguez.
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.
Semi-Final Spot Hangs in the Balance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A narrow first-leg advantage puts CF Pachuca in the driver's seat, forcing Toluca to chase the game and inevitably leave spaces at the back.
The Setup
The Clausura quarter-finals reach boiling point this May 10, 2026, at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo. CF Pachuca return home holding a 1-0 aggregate lead, courtesy of E. Valencia's eighth-minute strike in the first leg. That single goal shifts the entire dynamic of this tie. Toluca are staring down the barrel of elimination and must attack from the first whistle. Finishing fourth and fifth in the regular season respectively, there is little separating these two, yielding a phenomenal Balance rating. This is knockout football at its rawest—one mistake sends you packing, ensuring the Stakes are absolutely massive.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the clash between Víctor Guzmán and Luis García. Guzmán is the creative hub for the home side and will be licking his lips at the prospect of a fractured Toluca midfield. García is tasked with shutting down those passing lanes and keeping the visitors in the tie. This direct confrontation adds immense value to the overall Stars rating of the fixture.
Our Prediction
Desperation will be Toluca's downfall. As they commit bodies forward in search of an equalizer, Pachuca will comfortably absorb the pressure and strike on the counter. Expect the home side to secure another victory on the night, marching confidently into the semi-finals.