Liga MX Clausura - 17
Club America 0 - 1 FT Atlas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' Raphael Veiga (Raphael Veiga)
R. Schlegel 45'+5
HT
46' ↓ C. Borja ↑P. Salas
54' I. Reyes
60' ↓ Raphael Veiga ↑Lima
↓ S. Hernandez ↑E. Zaldivar 60'
72' ↓ E. Sanchez ↑I. Violante
72' ↓ A. Zendejas ↑H. Martin
↓ A. Rocha ↑A. Gonzalez 72'
87' ↓ B. Rodriguez ↑J. Zuniga
↓ E. Aguirre ↑M. E. Garcia 88'
A. Gonzalez 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Rodolfo Cota 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Israel Reyes 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Sebastián Cáceres
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
86
Passes
4
Duels
Miguel Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kevin Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Alan Cervantes
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
77
Passes
9
Duels
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Raphael Veiga 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Brian Rodríguez
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
30
Passes
13
Duels
Alejandro Zendejas
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
42
Passes
5
Duels
BENCH
Fernando Tapia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramón Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Mejía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patricio Salas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaías Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Zúñiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atlas
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.6
Rating
Defenders
Gaddi Aguirre 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Manuel Capasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Schlegel
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aldo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Diego González 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Victor Rios 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Paulo Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Eduardo Aguirre
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Róber Pier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Rivaldo Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edgar Zaldívar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arturo Gonzalez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Gustavo del Prete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gamboa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 | Atlas | 2 - 4 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 03/16/2025 | Atlas | 1 - 3 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 09/18/2024 | Club America | 3 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 08/10/2024 | Club America | 2 - 1 | Atlas | Leagues Cup | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 03/03/2024 | Atlas | 1 - 5 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 08/21/2023 | Club America | 1 - 1 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 02/26/2023 | Atlas | 2 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 07/03/2022 | Club America | 0 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 01/23/2022 | Club America | 0 - 2 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 08/15/2021 | Atlas | 0 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
08/25/2025
03/16/2025
09/18/2024
08/10/2024
03/03/2024
08/21/2023
02/26/2023
07/03/2022
01/23/2022
08/15/2021
Club America Win
Atlas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Smash and Grab at the Azteca: Late Strike Stuns the Eagles
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A monumental goalkeeping display combined with a ruthless 90th-minute sucker punch proved that possession means nothing without a clinical edge.
Eagles Ascendant but Grounded
The contest at Estadio Azteca began entirely on the home side's terms. Club America dominated possession, holding 70% of the ball and penning their opponents deep into their own half. The Intensity surged when the hosts were awarded a penalty in the 26th minute, presenting a golden opportunity to break the deadlock. Raphael Veiga stepped up to the spot, expecting to send the home faithful into delirium. However, he met his match in Camilo Vargas. The Colombian shot-stopper produced a magnificent save, instantly shifting the psychological momentum of the clash and throwing a wrench into the hosts' meticulously crafted attacking plans.
The Defensive Masterclass
Following the penalty drama, the tactical Balance of the match became a fascinating exercise in attack versus defense. Atlas parked themselves in a rigid shape, perfectly content to absorb pressure. Despite generating a meager 0.36 expected goals across the ninety minutes, their defensive discipline was uncompromising. The hosts registered eleven total shots, desperately trying to find a way through the resolute backline. Yet, every time they breached the defence, Vargas was there to shut the door, completing three crucial saves that kept his team afloat. The visitors' game plan was clear: weather the storm, frustrate the Eagles, and wait for that one fleeting opportunity on the break.
The Ultimate Sucker Punch
As the clock ticked down, a scoreless draw seemed inevitable. But football is a game of fine margins, and the Upset Factor skyrocketed in the 90th minute. Introduced in the 72nd minute to inject fresh energy, substitute A. Gonzalez found himself in the right place at the perfect time to slot home a dramatic winner. The goal silenced the Azteca and snatched all three points against the run of play. The Stakes were immense for both sides; this shock result leaves the home team stalled in seventh place, while propelling the visitors upward in their pursuit of playoff contention. It was a textbook smash-and-grab victory.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Camilo Vargas the turning point?
Camilo Vargas actually saved the penalty; he did not miss it. His brilliant stop against Raphael Veiga in the 26th minute undoubtedly changed the match's trajectory.
How did Atlas pull off this shock result?
They absorbed immense pressure, relied on a heroic goalkeeping performance from Camilo Vargas, and ruthlessly capitalised on a late counter-attack through substitute A. Gonzalez.
Did Club America deserve the late equalizer?
The premise is incorrect; Atlas scored the late 90th-minute winner, not Club America. The hosts were punished for failing to convert their overwhelming possession into goals.
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.
High Stakes in the Capital
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. With just three points separating these playoff hopefuls, this Clausura showdown is a genuine six-pointer that will severely impact the final standings.
The Setup
On April 26, 2026, the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes sets the stage for a critical round 17 clash. Club America sit in sixth place with 25 points, while Atlas breathe down their necks in seventh with 22. A solid Stakes rating underlines the tension, as a win for the visitors would wipe out the gap entirely. The home side boasts a superior Balance rating and an edge in Form, though the visitors will look to disrupt their rhythm early on.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the attacking flair of Brian Rodríguez. He will be looking to unlock an away defense anchored by Manuel Capasso, in a physical duel that will largely dictate the tempo and outcome of the match.
Our Prediction
Expect a home victory. The hosts have enough offensive firepower and structural solidity to outmaneuver an often inconsistent visiting backline. The match will likely be decided by a sharp counter-attack or a moment of individual brilliance from the wings.